Less than 9 days before Josh and I welcome our little Patton into the world. We are so excited, and can't wait for him to get here! The bags are packed and in the car, the baby clothes and such are washed, the car seat is installed, the stroller and swing and bouncy seat have all been assembled, the house has been somewhat cleaned, and most of the thank you notes have been written (well, maybe half of them). Tomorrow and Friday, Josh and I plan on finishing up the house (the last deep clean before Patton arrives) and doing the grocery shopping. We've made a list of things we need to stock-up on before Patton arrives like paper plates, laundry detergent, etc. We're getting into the home stretch, so we better get a move on.
Well, we hope that the weather will cooperate with us. The forecast is calling for some snow accumulation on Friday, and it seems like it could get pretty serious. They are calling for 2 to 5 inches of snow with some areas receiving more like 6 inches. Who would have thought that southern Mississippi could get that kind of forecast? At first I didn't really believe all the hype, but now that I have watched the local news, I'm beginning to think we just might get some actual inches of snow on the ground. The weather has already caused a youth event at our church to be cancelled this weekend, but my heart isn't broken about it. I'd rather the kids be safe at home than traveling on the roads in any sort of bad weather. Plus, I wasn't going to be at the event anyway. Being 8 to 9 months pregnant has labeled me exempt from any youth chaperoning duty...Thank You God! I would love to see some snow, and I have to say that the possibility of having a "baby bump" picture taken in the snow would be pretty awesome, but...I'm worried about my luck. I've had a pretty easy pregnancy so far (except for my hospital stay), so I'm afraid my pregnancy luck will run out and that I will go into labor the day southern Mississippi decides to have a blizzard. How fun would that be? Not much, considering the hospital is 30 minutes away. Let's just hope my luck hasn't run out yet.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
2 Years Later
2 years ago yesterday, Josh and I were forced to meet each other. Yes, forced. Neither one of us wanted to go on that blind date, but we are so thankful for our pushy friends. God used them in an amazing way to bring us together, and we are so grateful. Last night, Josh and I celebrated by not only having steaks (wonderful, juicy, delicious steaks) for dinner, but by eating those steaks on our china. This was the first time those plates came out of the china cabinet, so it was pretty special. We reminisced all through dinner about the night we met. We would look at the clock and say, "We were getting to the Mardi Gras party around this time" or "About this time 2 years ago we were on the dance floor." It was so fun to remember that night. After dinner, we celebrated somemore by finally tackling one of our big items on the to-do list: we packed our bags for the hospital. Who would've thought 2 years ago, that we would be right here, married, and packing our hospital bags for the arrival of our son? We are truly blessed.
Josh was so precious as we packed our bags. He checked things off the list as I packed my bag, and then he realized that he really couldn't pack his bag since he would need those clothes in the coming weeks. Since I am having a c-section, we will be in the hospital for about 3 days. Josh will need clothes for all 3 days, while I sorta have the luxury of staying in a hospital gown and PJs as long as I want. Instead of packing his bag, Josh made a list of everything he would need. It's sitting on the shelf with his clothes...so that he can grab everything (or someone else can) at the last minute. We then moved on to Patton's room to pack his hospital bag. We used his diaper bag that Ashley bought us and we had it monogrammed last week with Patton's name. I sat in the glider with the bag and the list as Josh went through and picked out blankets to take, socks and mittens for Patton to wear with his coming home outfit. Josh was adamant that they all match. He was just so excited and too cute! My bag, Patton's bag, and the car seat are all in my car waiting for that "moment" to come along.
We are finally in the home stretch and it seems like the days just get longer as we wait. But in comparison, the past few weeks feel like they have flown by. I guess that is because we were so busy. We had 4 baby showers (one at the church and 3 in Birmingham), doctor's appointments, work, and projects around the house. It would take me forever to recap all the events, but I will say that we are so thankful for all the gifts, the fun, and the support given to us by our friends and families. We are truly blessed...now if Patton would just join us.
Josh was so precious as we packed our bags. He checked things off the list as I packed my bag, and then he realized that he really couldn't pack his bag since he would need those clothes in the coming weeks. Since I am having a c-section, we will be in the hospital for about 3 days. Josh will need clothes for all 3 days, while I sorta have the luxury of staying in a hospital gown and PJs as long as I want. Instead of packing his bag, Josh made a list of everything he would need. It's sitting on the shelf with his clothes...so that he can grab everything (or someone else can) at the last minute. We then moved on to Patton's room to pack his hospital bag. We used his diaper bag that Ashley bought us and we had it monogrammed last week with Patton's name. I sat in the glider with the bag and the list as Josh went through and picked out blankets to take, socks and mittens for Patton to wear with his coming home outfit. Josh was adamant that they all match. He was just so excited and too cute! My bag, Patton's bag, and the car seat are all in my car waiting for that "moment" to come along.
We are finally in the home stretch and it seems like the days just get longer as we wait. But in comparison, the past few weeks feel like they have flown by. I guess that is because we were so busy. We had 4 baby showers (one at the church and 3 in Birmingham), doctor's appointments, work, and projects around the house. It would take me forever to recap all the events, but I will say that we are so thankful for all the gifts, the fun, and the support given to us by our friends and families. We are truly blessed...now if Patton would just join us.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Baby Shower!
Well, Patton and I had our first baby shower this past weekend, and it was wonderful! Josh and I traveled to Birmingham late on Friday. We had to stop by Babies R Us and order our glider and ottoman, and I cannot wait for them to come in! They are the last items needed to complete the nursery, and I know Josh and I will be so glad when they are finally here. We also stopped and had dinner with my mom and stepdad and handed Charlie off to them for 24 hours. We finally made it to Caroline and Jeremy's house late Friday evening. On Saturday, we had our baby shower at P.F. Chang's!
Now, some of you might not know the significance of P.F. Chang's to me. Yes, it is my favorite restaurant, and yes, the food is amazing. But that restaurant has been the place for many important celebrations. I was first introduced to P.F. Chang's in 9th grade, and since then, I just can't get enough of it. During high school, it was the place we all went to eat dinner for our birthdays, and in college it was where we would all get together for Christmas after being away from each other for so long. When we all started getting engaged and married, it was the restaurant we all went to for dinner as part of our Bachelorette Parties. I can't go to that place without thinking about my best friends and all those memories. What's even better is that now that restaurant holds a special place for me and Josh. There isn't one in Laurel or Hattiesburg, so our closest P.F. Chang's is in Jackson, MS or in Birmingham. Every time we go to Jackson to Babies R Us, we go to P.F. Chang's to eat. (Side Note: My fortune cookie during our first trip to Jackson had "boy" as the Chinese word on the back...that was before we found out we were having a boy. Needless to say, I kept the fortune.) We even found a way to eat at P.F. Chang's while we were on our honeymoon! And now, that place filled with delicious food and so many memories is the location for Patton's baby shower!
We had such a wonderful time! I was surrounded by friends from all stages of my life. Caroline, Beth, and Lauren were there...my best buds through high school and after. Monica and Maggie were there...we were really close friends in elementary school. Stephanie was there...one of those dear Maryville College girls. Whitney and Erin were there...who are practically like younger sisters to me. Chancey was there...who is a new friend and is so sweet! Oh, and Baby Jasper was there too! His first trip to P.F. Chang's! We ate, laughed, ate some more, and then we all went back to Caroline's house to open gifts and visit for a while. We sat around the living room telling stories from the past, laughing at ourselves, and looking through old yearbooks. I can't remember the last time I laughed and smiled so hard in a while. It was the best day...it was a "girls" day, and I needed one oh-so-badly! It was the perfect baby shower, and I am so thankful to all those girls that came and made it such a wonderful time! I love you all!
Now, some of you might not know the significance of P.F. Chang's to me. Yes, it is my favorite restaurant, and yes, the food is amazing. But that restaurant has been the place for many important celebrations. I was first introduced to P.F. Chang's in 9th grade, and since then, I just can't get enough of it. During high school, it was the place we all went to eat dinner for our birthdays, and in college it was where we would all get together for Christmas after being away from each other for so long. When we all started getting engaged and married, it was the restaurant we all went to for dinner as part of our Bachelorette Parties. I can't go to that place without thinking about my best friends and all those memories. What's even better is that now that restaurant holds a special place for me and Josh. There isn't one in Laurel or Hattiesburg, so our closest P.F. Chang's is in Jackson, MS or in Birmingham. Every time we go to Jackson to Babies R Us, we go to P.F. Chang's to eat. (Side Note: My fortune cookie during our first trip to Jackson had "boy" as the Chinese word on the back...that was before we found out we were having a boy. Needless to say, I kept the fortune.) We even found a way to eat at P.F. Chang's while we were on our honeymoon! And now, that place filled with delicious food and so many memories is the location for Patton's baby shower!
We had such a wonderful time! I was surrounded by friends from all stages of my life. Caroline, Beth, and Lauren were there...my best buds through high school and after. Monica and Maggie were there...we were really close friends in elementary school. Stephanie was there...one of those dear Maryville College girls. Whitney and Erin were there...who are practically like younger sisters to me. Chancey was there...who is a new friend and is so sweet! Oh, and Baby Jasper was there too! His first trip to P.F. Chang's! We ate, laughed, ate some more, and then we all went back to Caroline's house to open gifts and visit for a while. We sat around the living room telling stories from the past, laughing at ourselves, and looking through old yearbooks. I can't remember the last time I laughed and smiled so hard in a while. It was the best day...it was a "girls" day, and I needed one oh-so-badly! It was the perfect baby shower, and I am so thankful to all those girls that came and made it such a wonderful time! I love you all!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
February 19th!!!
Well, we had our 32 week doctor's appointment yesterday. It took forever! We have never waited in the exam room that long. Josh actually dozed off, while I sat there and nervously tapped my feet for at least 20 minutes. We got to schedule our c-section for February 19th, and we are just so excited! Just a little over 6 weeks, and we will have our son in our arms. We can't wait!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Christmas Recap and 2010!
Wow! I am officially horrible at updating this blog! I haven't written since December 19th, which was forever ago. Since then, Christmas has come and gone, the New Year has begun, and we are getting closer to the day our son will join us.
Here's a little recap:
In December, before Christmas, I was busy with work. We had the Children's Christmas Program, which was precious, comical, and dramatic as usual. At one point our back-up Baby Jesus (a baby doll) was being pulled across the stage sitting backwards on one of the sheep, which was made out of a roller skate. That image will never leave my mind. I hosted the Evening Circle Bible study, and we had a wonderful time despite the yucky weather. Josh and I had the church kids over to make ornaments, decorate cookies, and watch "Rudolph." The amount of icing and sprinkles these kids were able to digest still grosses me out.
For Christmas, Josh and I had Christmas morning to ourselves, and it was a wonderful time. We unwrapped gifts, made breakfast together, and cuddled on the couch enjoying each other's company. Once the afternoon hit, it was time to get going. We traveled to visit Josh's family in Butler that evening. We had a great time with them...lots of laughs, great food, fun moments. We spent the night with Josh's parents and then got up Saturday morning and traveled to see my mom and stepdad. We also stopped by and visited with Caroline and baby Jasper! Josh finally got to hold his godson, and he was on cloud nine after that! Sunday we went to church and spent the afternoon with my dad and stepmom. Somehow we fit all the gifts in the car, as well as our things and Charlie (along with her kennel). Charlie had an interesting time for sure. She got to unwrap a gift from us on Christmas morning, she completely destroyed a stuffed animal that Josh's parents gave to her (in less than 15 minutes mind you), made us believe that she had eaten 3 York peppermint patties, and acted funny throughout our travels making us believe that she was sick.
Since Christmas, Josh and I have been marking things off our list of things to do before Patton arrives. We put together our changing table, bought some baby things, ordered curtains for the nursery, and have done numerous projects around the house. Our next order of business is setting the date for our c-section! We get to schedule it tomorrow afternoon at our doctor's appointment, and we are both so excited!
To end, here's the latest baby bump picture that was taken this weekend. I am now 32 weeks pregnant, so not too long to go!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
4D Ultrasound and Christmas Happenings
We had our 4D ultrasound last Friday, and it was amazing! Patton is absolutely adorable! He had both legs and both arms in front of his face. His left foot was literally sitting on top of his head! He smiled for us, yawned, and even flexed his biceps for us! Our ultrasound tech wanted him to move so she could get a better picture of his face, so she started tapping my belly and made my lie on my side. This just made Patton mad. We got a very prominent grimace from him after that. :)
He was so expressive. I guess that was what surprised me most. I can feel him kick and move, but I've never looked down at my belly and wondered if he was smiling or yawning or frowning. Now I know that he can make all of those faces and feel different emotions along with them.
He's a pretty active baby. He usually wakes me up by 6am kicking and turning. Sometimes he wakes me up as early as 4am and will keep me up for hours...other times he doesn't start kicking until after 7am. Right now I am sitting Indian-style on our couch with the computer on a pillow on top of my legs and Charlie asleep between the pillow and my belly. Patton is kicking her repeatedly, but I guess she is too tired to care...or maybe she knows that this is only the beginning.
Josh and I are so excited and cannot wait for Patton's arrival. I'm now 30 weeks, and we are just so close. We can't wait to hold him and feed him and just be a family. Luckily, we have the holidays to distract us a bit from our anticipation. Today is my day of shopping, but my husband hasn't made it very easy for me. He has only asked for a pair of slippers, and then told me to buy him stuff for the baby. I know he doesn't mean to be difficult...there really isn't anything he needs or wants. I guess I better get my creative juices flowing and get a game plan together. Josh got to shop for me on Thursday while I was at work, and I'm pretty sure he's done. It was his only day before Christmas to shop without me since he is working today and tomorrow, off Monday (when we have our next doctor's appointment), and then works 12 hours on Tuesday and 48 hours Wednesday-Thursday. He will get off at 7am Christmas morning, and I can't wait. We are so excited about spending our first married Christmas together, and it is sure to be wonderful no matter what is under the tree.
He was so expressive. I guess that was what surprised me most. I can feel him kick and move, but I've never looked down at my belly and wondered if he was smiling or yawning or frowning. Now I know that he can make all of those faces and feel different emotions along with them.
He's a pretty active baby. He usually wakes me up by 6am kicking and turning. Sometimes he wakes me up as early as 4am and will keep me up for hours...other times he doesn't start kicking until after 7am. Right now I am sitting Indian-style on our couch with the computer on a pillow on top of my legs and Charlie asleep between the pillow and my belly. Patton is kicking her repeatedly, but I guess she is too tired to care...or maybe she knows that this is only the beginning.
Josh and I are so excited and cannot wait for Patton's arrival. I'm now 30 weeks, and we are just so close. We can't wait to hold him and feed him and just be a family. Luckily, we have the holidays to distract us a bit from our anticipation. Today is my day of shopping, but my husband hasn't made it very easy for me. He has only asked for a pair of slippers, and then told me to buy him stuff for the baby. I know he doesn't mean to be difficult...there really isn't anything he needs or wants. I guess I better get my creative juices flowing and get a game plan together. Josh got to shop for me on Thursday while I was at work, and I'm pretty sure he's done. It was his only day before Christmas to shop without me since he is working today and tomorrow, off Monday (when we have our next doctor's appointment), and then works 12 hours on Tuesday and 48 hours Wednesday-Thursday. He will get off at 7am Christmas morning, and I can't wait. We are so excited about spending our first married Christmas together, and it is sure to be wonderful no matter what is under the tree.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
December is here, and so is the Third Trimester
Well, I just realized that the last time I posted was back in November when we put the crib together. A lot of things have happened since then...well not a ton, but it has been almost a month.
Thanksgiving has come and gone. I spent it with my family while Josh stayed at the base since he had to work. Next year, Patton and I will have Thanksgiving with Josh no matter what. I didn't like leaving him for the holiday.
Josh and I finally finished registering at Babies R Us, which means we traveled to Jackson, registered, and also had some P.F. Chang's. Yum!
I am working pretty hard this month...children's Christmas program, Advent children's sermons, and plenty more.
Josh and I decorated for Christmas. We have the tree and decorations up...our first Christmas as a married couple and our first Christmas in our home. We love it...if only Charlie would stop pulling the light bulbs off the tree. Silly pup!
Patton is growing and becoming more and more active. I've finally passed my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm over it by 4 lbs, but that number is sure to grow in the coming months.
I am officially in the third trimester now, and I can slowly feel my energy fading. I've fallen asleep on the couch for the past 4 nights...all before 9pm. Tonight I plan to keep myself away from the couch at all costs...I have to get the house cleaned up before Mom gets into town tomorrow.
My mom and dad are both coming into town for our 4D ultrasound, which is Friday morning. Mom is coming in tomorrow afternoon, and will hopefully help me out with a few projects. Dad is coming in Friday morning. Josh and I are so excited about the ultrasound! We can't wait to see Patton's face!
This coming Sunday, Josh and I are lighting the Advent candle during the worship service and leading the congregation in the Call to Worship. Then on Monday, I am hosting the Presbyterian Women's Evening Circle Bible Study at our house, and I have so much to do before then. Our weekend will be full of cooking, cleaning, and trying not to let me fall asleep early.
Well I better end this post and get back to work, today is my busy day of the week: Wednesday. We have Christmas program practice tonight, and I hope it goes well. They sure know how to wear me out.
Thanksgiving has come and gone. I spent it with my family while Josh stayed at the base since he had to work. Next year, Patton and I will have Thanksgiving with Josh no matter what. I didn't like leaving him for the holiday.
Josh and I finally finished registering at Babies R Us, which means we traveled to Jackson, registered, and also had some P.F. Chang's. Yum!
I am working pretty hard this month...children's Christmas program, Advent children's sermons, and plenty more.
Josh and I decorated for Christmas. We have the tree and decorations up...our first Christmas as a married couple and our first Christmas in our home. We love it...if only Charlie would stop pulling the light bulbs off the tree. Silly pup!
Patton is growing and becoming more and more active. I've finally passed my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm over it by 4 lbs, but that number is sure to grow in the coming months.
I am officially in the third trimester now, and I can slowly feel my energy fading. I've fallen asleep on the couch for the past 4 nights...all before 9pm. Tonight I plan to keep myself away from the couch at all costs...I have to get the house cleaned up before Mom gets into town tomorrow.
My mom and dad are both coming into town for our 4D ultrasound, which is Friday morning. Mom is coming in tomorrow afternoon, and will hopefully help me out with a few projects. Dad is coming in Friday morning. Josh and I are so excited about the ultrasound! We can't wait to see Patton's face!
This coming Sunday, Josh and I are lighting the Advent candle during the worship service and leading the congregation in the Call to Worship. Then on Monday, I am hosting the Presbyterian Women's Evening Circle Bible Study at our house, and I have so much to do before then. Our weekend will be full of cooking, cleaning, and trying not to let me fall asleep early.
Well I better end this post and get back to work, today is my busy day of the week: Wednesday. We have Christmas program practice tonight, and I hope it goes well. They sure know how to wear me out.
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