Wednesday, March 26, 2014

36 Weeks with Rhema

36 weeks with Rhema; we are in the single digit count down---even if I go late as I have in the past!

I was too lazy to change into my normal jeans this time.

How's Rhema:  Rhema is about the size of a head of romaine lettuce at about 6 lbs and over 18.5 inches long.  All the major development is complete and baby is just packing on the pounds---YAY!
How's Mommy:  I am having an issue I wont go into, but I was told to stop running--BOOOO!!!  It is pretty painful and no real treatment except delivery.  We can handle it for 4-6 more weeks I think though.
How's big sis and bro:  They still love kissing on my tummy and feeling the baby move.  When I wake the kids up in the morning the first thing Caleb says is " OOOOHHH  Rhema moving Mommy??".  And whenever I say OUCH because Rhema kicks me hard, one or both the kids will come up to my tummy and instruct Rhema to "Be nice to Mommy" :)
Doc Appt Summary:  HB in 140s (is this thing a boy or a girl, AHHH), bp 112/70, head down, super low, spin running along MY right side of my stomach and butt at the top.  All seems well.  I will not have exams for progress until 39 weeks at the earliest, but more like 40 weeks so the only noteworthy news until birthday will be when I am about 40 weeks.  Next week I have the strep B test, hoping for a negative result!




The baby room is coming along slow and steady.  I cannot wait to finish it and post pictures---hopefully I will have that done before too long.  My mother in law made everything and it is BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT and special!!!!  Addison turns four next week (sniff, sniff) so the party has me a little distracted from organizing and finishing up the room :)  It is ready enough for a baby, but I want to post pictures before the room is christened with the baby!





Monday, March 24, 2014

Adventures in Mississippi

We took what might be the last LOOOOOONG road trip to Mississippi in a while at spring break.  It took 17 hours to get there and almost 15 to return.  That's a lot of driving for an adult much less a three and two year old (and a 35 week old fetus).  The kids were great in the car considering how long we are in there and I was very pleased.  Sleeping was a little rough a few nights and I was very frustrated but they survived and it was all worth it to spend time with our families.  This is our THIRD drive down there since living in Omaha!

Here are some pictures of all the fun!

First stop was Gambrell manor.  The hightlights of Gambrell manor are always the outdoor fun, Uncle Mateo (and of course Mia and Papa too), Great Grannie and lots of GOOD food!  This time was extra special because my kids were able to meet some of my extended family too!!!

Second stop was Grandma and Grandpa where the highlight for the kids is seeing their three cousins!!!!

So glad we made the trip....worth it.

Departing Omaha---VERY excited!

The drive is not complete without oodles of pillows and stuffed animals

Walking to Great Grannies house

Aunt Amy playing with Caleb!!!!

Aunt Amy playing with Caleb!!!!

My cousin Brittany playing with the kids, first time meeting Caleb and they were not hesitant AT ALL!



SO SWEET....this was one of the moments that made the trip worth it for sure

Playing REAL Nintendo with Mateo---DUCK HUNT!


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Foosball!


I had no idea this was allowed but apparently Mia let them do gymnastics...Looks fun!




Hike in the woods "across the creek"






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Matt Wilkins came to fish with Matthew and they took Addison for a spin on the boat, we were all surprised she went!



Caleb and I watched Addison in the boat--no way was this massive pregnant lady getting in a boat!

Making Addison's Castle cupcakes!






TA DA!!!!!!!!!

Brandon, MS


Ring around the rosey


We all fall down---the best part!




Caleb photo bombing!

Prom Pic

Matthew and I tried to make it look like none of the kids were ours....LOL
Soon to be SIX grandchildren for this set of granparents!

Jello Eggs; Shea--not so much

Reid was all in!
And can you tell Addison belongs in this family??!






The two princesses

The two princesses photo bombed by Reid


Oh the irony---Pinkalicious book and a soccer ball :)



Headed home!  Didnt last long like this :)

Again----didnt sleep much!