Tomorrow I will hit the 30 week mark. Only 10 weeks (more or less) before Fiona becomes an official Texan! Already, she is wise beyond her years (or weeks). She knows it's been the hottest summer on record with temps over 100 EVERYDAY! Smarty pants is waiting for the fall to come out and play.
Summer is flying by like it always does. Tim and I took traveled up north last month to spend some much needed time with our family in Ohio. We had a fabulous trip and were so sad to have to leave and return to the heat. We stayed at my parents house and made the rounds around town all week. Thank you M&D for letting us take over the house and make ourselves at home (especially in the kitchen!).
Fifi and Mike invited us over for dinner. Delicious food and conversation all evening. It was so great to catch up with everyone. We love and miss you all (Fifi, Mike, Lindsay, Brook(sorry we missed you),Travis, Uncle Joe, Uncle Dougie and Aunt Sallie)!
The trip culminated with a baby shower in Fiona's honor on Sunday at my parents house given by my sweet sister and Mom. It was PERFECT! Of course it rained that morning, but the clouds parted just in time for the party. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Tim and I really cleaned up on the baby swag! It's so humbling to have been shown so much generousity and we are truly grateful for the love and support of our family and friends.
Somehow I packed everything we received in our suitcases and we were off...back to Austin the next day. Reality came crashing back in as soon as we got to the airport. First the flight was delayed, next we land and it's 103 degrees, then the kennel decides to charge us an extra night b/c we're 40 minutes late picking up our boys Poco & Diego, then all my plants are dead at our house, and finally...we order a pizza and they get our order wrong!!! Just made the memories of our trip that much sweeter.
Like I said earlier, we are in the final stretch of the pregnancy. Only 10 weeks to go before my due date. Fiona is actually kicking me right now as I type; I believe she is as anxious as Tim and I for her to arrive. We have started getting her room ready and it's actually starting to look like a nursery. This is really happening!
We had our latest appointment last Tuesday. Again, everything is going just as it should. Fi now weighs 3 lbs 1 oz and her legs are still measuring long. I've gained a total of 23 lbs and my blood pressure is nice and low. We got to see her again on the ultrasound. She even opened her little mouth and stuck her tongue out at us...so sweet! We go back again in two weeks and have our prenatal/parenting class scheduled for the 16th.
Wish me luck getting through these last ten weeks. I'm really slowing down and love to hear any and all encouraging words.
My love to you all...H
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Seriously...nine months is a long time
It honestly feels like I've been pregnant for at least a year (well...only half). I didn't believe the baby books when it said that I would begin to get bored with the pregnancy around the 6th month, but it's very true. But, as my Mom has told me in the past "Boring is good!". Boring means that there are no problems, that everything is going as it should.
Tim and I were back at the doctor's office last Friday for our monthly checkup. We had a Level 2 ultrasound done. This visit was the first time I was a little nervous going in. They measured all of Fiona's organs and checked for any abnormalities. Our little overachiever passed all her tests with flying colors. Nothing to worry about. They said she's in the 51st percentile for her size, but added that she has a very long femur bone. Our little girl is going to be tall like her Moms and Pops!
We have slowly started to work on the house to prepare for her arrival. We've gotten Fi's room all cleaned up and ready to go, we just need to fill it up with all the goodies from our shower.
My Mom and sister are throwing us a baby shower in Cleveland when we're home in July and my Texas "sisters" are planning one for September. I am blown away by the love that everyone has sent our way. Fiona's going to grow up with so many wonderful, special people who love her already.
Don't feel like getting to wordy with this one, but I do promise to post a few pics of "Giant Heather" this weekend. Tim will have to get the wide lens out for the camera, but I did say I would share once my belly started looking "pregnant". There's no doubt that I have hit that point.
My love to you all...H
Tim and I were back at the doctor's office last Friday for our monthly checkup. We had a Level 2 ultrasound done. This visit was the first time I was a little nervous going in. They measured all of Fiona's organs and checked for any abnormalities. Our little overachiever passed all her tests with flying colors. Nothing to worry about. They said she's in the 51st percentile for her size, but added that she has a very long femur bone. Our little girl is going to be tall like her Moms and Pops!
We have slowly started to work on the house to prepare for her arrival. We've gotten Fi's room all cleaned up and ready to go, we just need to fill it up with all the goodies from our shower.
My Mom and sister are throwing us a baby shower in Cleveland when we're home in July and my Texas "sisters" are planning one for September. I am blown away by the love that everyone has sent our way. Fiona's going to grow up with so many wonderful, special people who love her already.
Don't feel like getting to wordy with this one, but I do promise to post a few pics of "Giant Heather" this weekend. Tim will have to get the wide lens out for the camera, but I did say I would share once my belly started looking "pregnant". There's no doubt that I have hit that point.
My love to you all...H
Thursday, June 5, 2008
She finally said hello
As I've said before...my pregnancy has been pretty boring. Boring is good! It means that everything is going along as planned. No problems with the baby or mama, just healthy and happy. Well, as much reassurance as that may bring, it was still difficult to go this far (21 weeks) and besides growing a few inches on my belly (and thighs and butt and a few other places) have no real internal feeling of having a baby growing inside me.
Okay...that all changed last night. I blame Top Chef! They were in Puerto Rico on the show and making the most delicious, mouth watering dishes this prego lady has ever seen. Maybe I was whining about how hungry I was and Fiona just couldn't take it anymore; I'm not quite sure. But, as I was sitting on the couch, I felt something.
Now, let me say that over the past few weeks, she may have tried to "talk" to me before, but I just couldn't tell for sure. Last night, it was loud and clear! As I was sitting there I felt this thump, then immediately felt another. Slowly, I turned my head and Tim, with my mouth wide open said "I think she just kicked me." I was almost afraid to say the words out loud, because I didn't want to jinx myself. So, of course I did and felt no more movement.
Doubt set in. Maybe I just imagined it? Maybe I was just hungry and my stomach was gurgling from watching that yummy show. My mind was still racing. Tim and I lay down for the night and then "Wow...there it is again!!!" This time, I grabbed Tim's hand and put it on my belly where I felt the kicks. Sure enough, she was going to town; kicking enough to say "Hi Mom and Dad!".
We both looked at each other with these crazy smiles on our faces in shock. Reality really came crashing down last night (in a good way)...we're definitely having a baby and we couldn't be more thrilled to hear from her.
Tomorrow I go in for my next check-up. I can't wait to tell Dr. Seeker that about our visit from Fi last night. I'm so proud of her!
I promise to give a full update on our appointment next week. Fabulous weekend planned...hosting Natalie's shower, Tracey gets in tomorrow from Philly to cohost the shower and celebrate her birthday on Saturday, Tim's graduation "Revenge of the Nerds" party and my girls and I are off to see Cure play at the beautiful new Austin Music Hall on Sunday. Best part...Fi gets to enjoy it all with me!
My love to you all...H
Okay...that all changed last night. I blame Top Chef! They were in Puerto Rico on the show and making the most delicious, mouth watering dishes this prego lady has ever seen. Maybe I was whining about how hungry I was and Fiona just couldn't take it anymore; I'm not quite sure. But, as I was sitting on the couch, I felt something.
Now, let me say that over the past few weeks, she may have tried to "talk" to me before, but I just couldn't tell for sure. Last night, it was loud and clear! As I was sitting there I felt this thump, then immediately felt another. Slowly, I turned my head and Tim, with my mouth wide open said "I think she just kicked me." I was almost afraid to say the words out loud, because I didn't want to jinx myself. So, of course I did and felt no more movement.
Doubt set in. Maybe I just imagined it? Maybe I was just hungry and my stomach was gurgling from watching that yummy show. My mind was still racing. Tim and I lay down for the night and then "Wow...there it is again!!!" This time, I grabbed Tim's hand and put it on my belly where I felt the kicks. Sure enough, she was going to town; kicking enough to say "Hi Mom and Dad!".
We both looked at each other with these crazy smiles on our faces in shock. Reality really came crashing down last night (in a good way)...we're definitely having a baby and we couldn't be more thrilled to hear from her.
Tomorrow I go in for my next check-up. I can't wait to tell Dr. Seeker that about our visit from Fi last night. I'm so proud of her!
I promise to give a full update on our appointment next week. Fabulous weekend planned...hosting Natalie's shower, Tracey gets in tomorrow from Philly to cohost the shower and celebrate her birthday on Saturday, Tim's graduation "Revenge of the Nerds" party and my girls and I are off to see Cure play at the beautiful new Austin Music Hall on Sunday. Best part...Fi gets to enjoy it all with me!
My love to you all...H
Monday, May 5, 2008
And Fiona was her name...
Today I am just two days shy of 17 weeks. Wow, time is flying by!
Tim and I were back at the doctor last Wednesday for my latest checkup. This was the appointment where we would get to find out if the newest Kelly would be a she or he. Needless to say, we were beyond excited. It was such a big day! Besides the doctor, it was also the very last day of school for Tim...last final. It was also the last day of the best month I've had in a very long time at work and in my industry that means busy, busy, busy.
So the appointment is going great. My total weight gain is six pounds and the baby now weighs 5 onces. My blood pressure has raised a bit (which is good news since I fainted at HEB two weeks ago!!!). Our FirstScreen test came back negative which means it shows the lowest possiblity of our baby being born with Downs. So far, we're getting an A+ and for two middle children, Virgos, Tim and I are beaming!
Next, they wheel in the sonogram machine. Our nurse practitioner starts looking around and boy does the baby look so much more human this time around. We see the face, arms, hands, legs and feet. Again, Baby Kelly is moving around like crazy, but...our little one has decided to be very shy today and simply refuses to show us what we need to see to determine boy or girl.
Next, Dr. Seeker comes in to finish up the examine. He too is having trouble getting the baby to cooperate and gives us two choices...wait until next time or perform a different type of ultrasound. I literally thought Tim was going to burst. The anticipation was killing him! It was actually really cute. There was no way Tim was going to wait another month, so we opt for option two. A few minutes later we hear our doctor utter the words, "Now there's the money shot! You're having a baby girl, there are no boy parts in there."
Yes, we were right. We are going to have a GIRL! Tim and I were completely stunned, excited, relieved, happy and every other word that can be used as an adjective of "giddy". We have decided on the name Fiona Joan Kelly and we simply cannot wait to bring her home. The stars were definitely aligned as we received a beautiful picture of Tim's grandmother, Joan, in the mail that day from his Aunt Sallie. Very cool!
I'm finally starting to grow a little belly and as soon as it starts looking "pregnant" rather than just "bloated", I will post pics of the growing budha.
Can't wait to start feeling Fi's first kicks! I am told it will be any day now, but I'm dying for it to happen. From all the movement we've seen so far on the ultrasounds, it looks like I'm in for a very bumpy, but enjoyable ride.
My love to you all...H
Tim and I were back at the doctor last Wednesday for my latest checkup. This was the appointment where we would get to find out if the newest Kelly would be a she or he. Needless to say, we were beyond excited. It was such a big day! Besides the doctor, it was also the very last day of school for Tim...last final. It was also the last day of the best month I've had in a very long time at work and in my industry that means busy, busy, busy.
So the appointment is going great. My total weight gain is six pounds and the baby now weighs 5 onces. My blood pressure has raised a bit (which is good news since I fainted at HEB two weeks ago!!!). Our FirstScreen test came back negative which means it shows the lowest possiblity of our baby being born with Downs. So far, we're getting an A+ and for two middle children, Virgos, Tim and I are beaming!
Next, they wheel in the sonogram machine. Our nurse practitioner starts looking around and boy does the baby look so much more human this time around. We see the face, arms, hands, legs and feet. Again, Baby Kelly is moving around like crazy, but...our little one has decided to be very shy today and simply refuses to show us what we need to see to determine boy or girl.
Next, Dr. Seeker comes in to finish up the examine. He too is having trouble getting the baby to cooperate and gives us two choices...wait until next time or perform a different type of ultrasound. I literally thought Tim was going to burst. The anticipation was killing him! It was actually really cute. There was no way Tim was going to wait another month, so we opt for option two. A few minutes later we hear our doctor utter the words, "Now there's the money shot! You're having a baby girl, there are no boy parts in there."
Yes, we were right. We are going to have a GIRL! Tim and I were completely stunned, excited, relieved, happy and every other word that can be used as an adjective of "giddy". We have decided on the name Fiona Joan Kelly and we simply cannot wait to bring her home. The stars were definitely aligned as we received a beautiful picture of Tim's grandmother, Joan, in the mail that day from his Aunt Sallie. Very cool!
I'm finally starting to grow a little belly and as soon as it starts looking "pregnant" rather than just "bloated", I will post pics of the growing budha.
Can't wait to start feeling Fi's first kicks! I am told it will be any day now, but I'm dying for it to happen. From all the movement we've seen so far on the ultrasounds, it looks like I'm in for a very bumpy, but enjoyable ride.
My love to you all...H
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
The 2nd appointment
So sorry this is late. Work has been keeping me extremely busy and finding the energy to look at a computer after I leave the office has been impossible. However, I find myself with a few minutes to spare today.
Tomorrow I will be 13 weeks along. We went in for our 2nd appointment last Wednesday and had another sonogram performed. This one takes the cake! It was really crazy and made this whole thing ridiculously real. Baby Kelly was literally dancing for us!!! We could see her/his fingers, toes, arms, legs, elbows, knees, spine, head/face. That baby was moving around so much the technician even made a comment to which I said, well...doesn't surprise me knowing who the father is! I mean come on...we call him Busy Timmy!
We also got to hear the heart beat. Very fast, beating at 160 beats. I'm happy to report that Baby Kelly is just perfect...growing just as to be expected. Also, all my blood work come back without any problems, my blood pressure is very low, 90 over 50 and I've only gained 3.5 lbs.
We have our next appoint on April 30th and they said that as long as the baby is willing to cooperate, we'll be able to tell whether she's a she or he's a he! I can honestly say, neither Tim or I care one way or another. However, Tim took one look at the baby during the sonogram and called it...he's sure we're having a girl. Contrary to popular opinion as everyone else I talk to is positive it's a boy. We shall see...
My belly is just finally starting to pop out a bit. I promise to start sharing pictures of the growing buddha as soon as it starts looking like I'm pregnant and not just over indulging on the pasta and wine every night (no...I'm not drinking, just trying to paint a picture here).
My love to you all...H
Tomorrow I will be 13 weeks along. We went in for our 2nd appointment last Wednesday and had another sonogram performed. This one takes the cake! It was really crazy and made this whole thing ridiculously real. Baby Kelly was literally dancing for us!!! We could see her/his fingers, toes, arms, legs, elbows, knees, spine, head/face. That baby was moving around so much the technician even made a comment to which I said, well...doesn't surprise me knowing who the father is! I mean come on...we call him Busy Timmy!
We also got to hear the heart beat. Very fast, beating at 160 beats. I'm happy to report that Baby Kelly is just perfect...growing just as to be expected. Also, all my blood work come back without any problems, my blood pressure is very low, 90 over 50 and I've only gained 3.5 lbs.
We have our next appoint on April 30th and they said that as long as the baby is willing to cooperate, we'll be able to tell whether she's a she or he's a he! I can honestly say, neither Tim or I care one way or another. However, Tim took one look at the baby during the sonogram and called it...he's sure we're having a girl. Contrary to popular opinion as everyone else I talk to is positive it's a boy. We shall see...
My belly is just finally starting to pop out a bit. I promise to start sharing pictures of the growing buddha as soon as it starts looking like I'm pregnant and not just over indulging on the pasta and wine every night (no...I'm not drinking, just trying to paint a picture here).
My love to you all...H
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Going into week 11
I'm now about ten a half weeks along and I have the say, the beginning is pretty boring. Not too much to blog about, but I'll try to keep everyone interested in the meantime.
Today is Easter Sunday and we took the boys (Poco & Diego) for a lovely walk on the eastside of Town Lake. Tim and I really do grow closer everyday. We have been through so many ups and downs and sometimes you think you know every little thing about the person you married. However, each new experience (i.e. pregnancy) has made me fall in love just a bit more. Compassion is an underrated quality in our society and one that I am continually thankful that my husband possesses.
Needless to say, I am being extremely well taken care of. Bianca and Janna have been my big sisters and I am so grateful to have them in my life and on my block! I thank and love you gals!!! Meredith, Jen, Brandi, Natalie, & Maggie are also a huge part of my constant support system...I am one lucky lady!
We go back to the doctor on the 2nd for a another ultrasound and more blood work. I'll post a full update soon after. Looking forward to starting to show and not just look like "Fat Heather" :)
Finally...I want to shout a very loud CONGRATULATIONS to Kelly and Matt Shook! They too are going to be joining the ranks of parenthood about 5 weeks behind us. Tim and I are so very happy for them and looking forward to sharing the journey.
My love to you all...H
Today is Easter Sunday and we took the boys (Poco & Diego) for a lovely walk on the eastside of Town Lake. Tim and I really do grow closer everyday. We have been through so many ups and downs and sometimes you think you know every little thing about the person you married. However, each new experience (i.e. pregnancy) has made me fall in love just a bit more. Compassion is an underrated quality in our society and one that I am continually thankful that my husband possesses.
Needless to say, I am being extremely well taken care of. Bianca and Janna have been my big sisters and I am so grateful to have them in my life and on my block! I thank and love you gals!!! Meredith, Jen, Brandi, Natalie, & Maggie are also a huge part of my constant support system...I am one lucky lady!
We go back to the doctor on the 2nd for a another ultrasound and more blood work. I'll post a full update soon after. Looking forward to starting to show and not just look like "Fat Heather" :)
Finally...I want to shout a very loud CONGRATULATIONS to Kelly and Matt Shook! They too are going to be joining the ranks of parenthood about 5 weeks behind us. Tim and I are so very happy for them and looking forward to sharing the journey.
My love to you all...H
Friday, March 7, 2008
First Doctor Appointment
Tim and I had our first prenatal appointment on Wednesday. I was thrilled that Tim wanted to come with me. He got to meet my doctor, Dr. Seeker, which was really important to me. The first appointment was pretty surreal. It was over in a flash!
Long story short...I'm exactly eight weeks along and everything is going perfectly according to plan! We had the first ultrasound performed at the visit (check out the pic I put up). Talk about absolutely weird, crazy stuff. All of a sudden, there's our baby on the screen and the really cool part was that it actually LOOKED like a baby! The doctor even pointed out the little arm bud. Freaky!
Tim and I left the office with huge smiles on our faces and immediately drove to get the hungry mama some food. We're due back on April 2nd for round two.
In the meantime, I have hopefully just a few more mornings filled with nausea (it's been pretty bad now for 2 weeks) and I would really like to be awake for more than 12 hours a day. But...whatever baby wants, baby gets!
My love to you all...H
Long story short...I'm exactly eight weeks along and everything is going perfectly according to plan! We had the first ultrasound performed at the visit (check out the pic I put up). Talk about absolutely weird, crazy stuff. All of a sudden, there's our baby on the screen and the really cool part was that it actually LOOKED like a baby! The doctor even pointed out the little arm bud. Freaky!
Tim and I left the office with huge smiles on our faces and immediately drove to get the hungry mama some food. We're due back on April 2nd for round two.
In the meantime, I have hopefully just a few more mornings filled with nausea (it's been pretty bad now for 2 weeks) and I would really like to be awake for more than 12 hours a day. But...whatever baby wants, baby gets!
My love to you all...H
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