Kane Update

Went to the doctor last Friday. Everything is looking good. But he is big. He is showing about the size of a 36-37 week baby but I am only 33 weeks. The doctor said we will not go longer then October 23rd. But she thinks he will be here before then. Chris insists that he is coming this month. I think he is getting anxious. If for some reason he isn't here before October 23rd we are going to induce labor. She said I have alot of fluid which is not a good or bad thing but that is why my stomach got so big so fast. She said she saw a big difference in just the last two weeks. The ultrasound was probably one of the coolest ones we have had. You could really see him moving around. The ultrasound tech said he was running somewhere but she wasn't sure where he was trying to go. His little legs were going crazy. Then she tried to do a face profile and he gave her the hand. It was funny. It is getting harder to schedule the appointments around Chris' work schedule but he still hasn't missed an appointment. I love that he is there for all of them and so excited. The visit on Friday he came off night shift and had to go back on night shift so he only got about 3 hours of sleep that day. He was tired but said he was glad he went.

Work Baby Shower

Work Baby Shower

Work Baby Shower

Had a baby shower at work on Wed. Got lots of cute things. Had just as many men show up as women. I think they wanted the cake and free food but they brought money and gift cards so they were more then welcome. We were able to use the gift cards to get the last things we needed for the nursery. We are going to get most of it finished up on Sunday but Chris got stuck working tonight so tomorrow we will probably just relax and enjoy some football. Yes it is that time of year again! I am so excited I can't wait for college game day to start at 10 am tomorrow. I have been waiting months for college football to start again.

Kane Update

Had our monthly visit on Thursday. Everything is looking good. We are going in two weeks for another ultrasound to check his size. Looking like a big baby. I am still feeling good. Just really tired. I had to do some therapy for a nerve in my tailbone but I am feeling much better. Just feel really fat! Although I have only gained two lbs in the last two months. Don't understand it. Dr. said enjoy it. Most women gain alot this time of their pregnancy. I wanted to go to the Tennessee vs Florida football game in September but the Dr said no. Chris was worried and asked and she said it would be dangerous that late in my pregnancy. I was just going to go and not ask. I guess it is good to have a husband that looks out for me. Although I think he has lost his mind. He said on the way home that he would be happy with 3 boys. I would go crazy.

Opening Gifts

Tracy, Chris, & Sandy * Aunt Cindy, Becky, & Janie

Getting my new mom ribbon - It actually matched my shirt

Baby Shower

Baby Shower

Chris' mom had a baby shower for us last Saturday. It was fun. Got lots of good gifts. His aunts came up from Jacksonville and the other came down from South Carolina. It was nice to see all of them. Janie's friend came down from North Carolina and she helped alot. She got the coolest robe for Kane. I think that was our favorite gift. She also brought down a three tiered diaper sculpture. It was really neat. Nikki, Mom, and Grandma Brady sent me almost everything we need to decorate the nursery. Chris' parents had a zoo at their house. I bet they were glad when everyone finally went home and they got some peace. The boys hung out on the back deck until the girls were done and then everyone just hung out all night. I actually managed to stay awake until 1am. That is really late for me. We got our crib in. I love it. I looked at a million cribs and for some reason this one just stuck with me. Chris' parents were so awesome and bought it for us. Once we get the nursery finished I will post a picture of it. Chris put it together on his day off Tuesday all by himself and didn't complain once. He has been so great during this pregnancy.

Update

Well my 1st diabetes test came back positive so they made me do the 4 hour test yesterday. Man was I thirsty by the time it was done. I am used to drinking a couple bottles of water by noon and I couldn't eat or drink anything. But I just got a call from the Dr. office and they said everything is fine. So I don't have that to worry about. I thought man if I have that I am going to have a huge baby. They said that is one of the side effects and I am sure I will already end up with a 10 lb boy. Things are still going good. I have just been extremely tired but they said my iron was very low so they put me on a prescription. So hopefully that will help a little with that. It is just so darn hot down here. I don't last outside very long.
Izzy is feeling better. She is now chasing Macamoe and Tweek around the house. She is having a good time but they sure aren't. Mac finally popped her upside the head. And Mac is very protective of her blanket. She won't let Izzy on it at all. It is funny. Tweek runs and hides from her. I think they liked it better when she was slow moving and sleeping all the time. Izzy had her first minor injury when Chris got her in the back of the recliner chair. I think it just scared her and me. She is just so darn small and gets in bad places. But I am sure she will be bigger soon.
Chris got the nursery painted today. It is bright blue. It will look good when we get everything in it. I think Chris has had enough of painting. But we are good for now. I will do the bathrooms after Kane is born and then we will be all done. House is looking really good. Chris has done a great job.

Rose here are your belly shots

Kane Update

Went to the Dr today for monthly checkup. Everything looks good. He is going to be a big baby. Imagine that. They guessed that he weights about 2 lbs 9 ozs already. She said my belly measures a week ahead of where I am. He was stubborn today and we didn't get any good ultrasound pictures. He had his back to us and didn't want to turn over. I had my diabetes test today also, but won't get results for a couple days. That drink wasn't nearly as bad as everyone made it sound. It just tasted like flat sprite. It was the warm part that I didn't like. I like all my drinks ice cold. I didn't gain any weight last month. That made me happy. Starting to get a bit nervous. Seems like it is getting close fast.

Izzy's Favorite Spot

Kids

Izzy & Macamoe

Macamoe has come around. She will hang out with Izzy now. But still doesn't want to eat at the same time as Izzy. We have had a rough couple days with Izzy. On Friday we took her to the vet for a checkup to make sure she was healthy. The vet said she looked good. All her blood tests came back negative but she had a little cold. Vet said she was taken away from her mom to young so her system was weak. She is only about 6 weeks old. Over the weekend it turned into a respiratory infection. I wasn't prepared to deal with sick kitten so soon after Marvin being sick. 1st thing Monday morning I took her back to the vet. They gave her an iv and some steroids. The last 3 days I had to feed and water her with a syringe. Because kittens won't eat if they can't smell. I wish it was that simple for humans. But this morning we had a breakthrough. She ate like a crazy cat. She has eaten 3 times today. She still sounds wheezy but at least she is eating and drinking now. I think I am being trained for Kane. We did the sauna in the bathroom thing this weekend trying to clear up her congestion. My friend said just get ready for when the baby starts having these issues. This afternoon she charged at Macamoe. Mac didn't care for that to much. I think another day or two she will be acting like a kitten again.

Izzy

Izzy

Izzy

New addition to family...Izzy

Well I ended up with the 1st kitten that loved on me. I named her Izzy. She is so tiny. She is only like 6 weeks old. We got her at the pound. I was holding her and she was purring like crazy. I ended up holding her the entire time we were looking at other kittens and cats there were so many of them. Then the guy came in and asked if we found one and I was like this one and left the room. I don't think it was the one Chris wanted. That was a horrible trip. I ended up crying. There were so many cats wanting attention. Then there was one big one that looked like Marvin and I wanted him so bad but I knew there was no way Macamoe would take to an adult. I just think it is horrible to see the adult cats because they were probably loved at one time and now they are just stuck in a cage. I ended up crying a couple times that day. It was rough. Macamoe isn't to happy about this one but she ended up sleeping with her in bed with us and didn't know it. Mac hasn't tried to attack her but does growl. She is sitting closer to her now so we are making progress. I wasn't going to let the kitten sleep with us because I didn't want to upset Macamoe. She sleeps with us every night. But within 5 minutes of being in bed she found us. She is so small though it scares me sleeping with her. She wants to wedge herself right up to Chris' back. I keep waking up to make sure he hasn't rolled over on her. She is an absolute lover. Chris thinks she was a great pick now. But we created a monster already because every time she would cry we picked her up so now she wants to be held all the time. She loves to lay on your chest. She has stripes like Macamoe but has white feet, belly, and nose/chin. One of her legs is orange stripped and she has orange spots. She goes to the vet tomorrow to get checked out really good. I am not looking forward to going back to that place. I started crying just making the appointment because the girl was like oh I am so sorry about Marvin. They loved him there. Chris said I need to wear a sign that says don't mention Marvin. I am going to see if they can trim her little claws because she keeps getting hung up on blankets and stuff.