Memorial Weekend Shower

Michelle Contich, Emily Webb and Marilyn Webb threw a baby shower for me here in Franklin on Sunday. It was such a special time. The theme was books and I got a lot of great kids books! The best part was getting a chance to see and visit with my friends in the area (most of which I hadn't seen in 2 years). There was also a very special present that everyone pitched in for. Everyone wrote out a prayer for our family and our new little one on the way. The prayers were sewn inside of a beautiful baby blanket. So, now our son on the way can be 'wrapped in prayer'. It was such a special gift. I am very thankful for all of the great friends and support that Ty and I are surrounded by.
A quick baby update. I went to the Dr again today. They did an ultrasound and fluid check. My fluid level is still high (AFL 38). They also took a measurement of the baby. Currently he is measuring at 8 lbs 10 oz. They said that he will continue to grow about 1/2 lb a week (still projecting around a 10 lbs baby). I am currently 37 weeks (will be 38 weeks on Sunday). So, she said that it really could be any day now. She said that if I get contractions this weekend to come into the hospital. She also talked to Ty and I about a possible C-Section due to the high fluid and the baby's size. So, we will see. We are both excited that the day of meeting our little one is coming closer. We will keep you updated!

In Our House

Ty and I are in our new house and in the thick of unpacking boxes. Thankfully both sets of parents are helping out immensely. My mom and dad have been here every day all day putting stuff away, doing laundry, fixing hardware, etc. Ty and I have slept in our new house for 3 nights and really love living here. Trevor (our kitty) is settling in slowly as well.

I am currently 36+ weeks along. On Sunday I will be 37 weeks (considered Term). So, that would be a huge milestone. We are still taking it a week at a time. The doctor talked to us about the possibility of a scheduled c-section, but that is not for sure. We did find out last week that not only do I have extra fluid... but apparently they think that I am also carrying a big baby. They are projecting him to be 9 lbs or 10 lbs if I were to go to 40 weeks! No wonder I feel so huge :)

We will keep you updated on any news! I will also try and post some pictures soon.

I made it!

I officially made it to TN.  My parents drove me on Monday and we got in on Monday night.  Ty is arriving from NC by tomorrow.  He had to stay to make sure all of our stuff got on the moving truck.  We are staying at Ty's parents' house until we get our stuff in our house (scheduled to arrive on Sunday).  I can't wait to have my husband, kitty and stuff all in our house hopefully next week.  

I have been feeling pretty good.  I have my first doctor's apt here on Thursday.

Ty Graduates

We found out today that Ty made Fuqua Scholars for The Duke MBA-Daytime Class of 2008. Fuqua Scholars are those students whose grade point average places them in the top 10% of the graduating class!!!

I am so proud of him and all he has accomplished in school over the past 2 years!

Congratulations Ty


Graduation proceedings for Ty are today through Sunday. His parents, Emily & Adam and my parents are in town to celebrate with him.

House Closing...

Ty went back to Tennessee last weekend to close on our house. On Friday, May 2nd... we were the proud owners of our new home! (I stayed home and my parents came to help me out on bed rest.)

Ty and his parents spent the entire weekend painting, ordering carpet, etc for the new house to get it ready for our move. They painted the nursery! I think Ty and his parents consistently stayed at the house until 1am and then were back at the house the next day by 8am... what troupers! I can't wait to see it. I will try to take a picture and post it on the blog once we are in TN. I know they were busy because even though Ty and Marilyn were at the house all weekend... not 1 picture was taken. They must have been busy :)

The plan as it stands now is that I am still going to try to attempt to move on Monday. My parents are going to gingerly drive me to Franklin and Ty will follow after the movers on Wed. I already have a doctor's apt set up for next week in TN. So, we are still taking things a day at a time... but hoping to get to move on Monday baring anything dramatic happening.

Great Friends...

Last night I was sitting on the couch talking to Ty on the phone and there was a knock on the door. I wasn't expecting any company (as was evident by my outfit and my hair!). Since I have been on bed rest for over two weeks now, I tend to dress comfy instead of cute. Anyway... my parents are here while Ty is in Nashville this weekend and my mom answered the door. In walked in all of my sweet sweet friends from Bible Study. They came over to surprise me with a baby shower!!!!! I was so suprised and touched! I had just found out that day that my boss wants me to finish up with work by the end of today (Friday) and start using sick leave. So, I had been a little down all day compounded by the fact that I was also thinking about the fact that I probably wouldn't get to say good bye to anyone before I left.
It was a great surprise. I LOVED seeing them and the shower was so fun! They brought everything food, gifts, activities, great company, etc. They did this very neat thing where they brought onesies and iron-on patterns. Everyone embroidered a cute little picture on a onesie during the party. They turned out way cute - - I have some very talented friends :) I loved having the time to just sit around with them and talk. This group of girls are all wives of Ty's classmates, so we will all be going separate ways soon. It was so great to be able to have this special time with them. I will remember it always. This is a picture of us all holding up the embroidered onsies that we were working on. I am going to have a very stylish little boy!

Search for a name...

Ty and I are still searching for the perfect name for our baby boy to be arriving soon. We are looking for a strong and unique name for a boy. If you have any suggestions please leave a comment on this post!

Here is a pic of me as a baby, Ty as as baby and one of the ultrasound pics of our little one for inspiration :)