28 Weeks

I had my 28-week appointment this morning and all is well. My blood sugar, blood pressure and all those other important stats continue to look normal, also, so no worries there. And Baby Connor is moving and squirming just like he should :) We talked about contractions, kick counts, and pediatricians at the appointment this morning too. I go every 2 weeks now, and I get to have my 4d ultrasound done within the next 2 weeks!

I am still feeling really great for the most part. I can tell my energy level is slowly declining and I wake up every 2 hours (almost to the minute) at night, but I still manage to go back to sleep ok most nights. I really don't have any complaints.

My big green lounger/rocker finally came in and I love it! It takes up a lot of room though. My hutch should be in within the next 2 weeks and my 5 drawer chest still won't be in until about another month. I'm ready for everything to be here so I can finish organizing and re-arranging Connor's nursery.

My Wall Mural

I finally got my road painted on the wall in Connor's nursery this week and it turned out adorable!

Baby Shower

I had my baby shower this past Saturday from 2:00-4:00 and got lots of great gifts. Here are a few pictures from the shower.

Doctor Update

Well I went back to the doctor last Thursday and had my gestational diabetes test and I passed! YAY for me! The doctor said everything looked great with me and baby Connor. His heart only skipped once in the whole 20 minute ultrasound, so the doctor said its correcting itself and he's not really worried about that anymore. I told the doctor about my work elevator being out and me walking up 6 flights of stairs to work everyday, and he just didn't like that at all. I figured he would ask me how I was doing and how much longer I thought I could do it, but no he never did. He just said that he did not approve of that. So, long story short, now I'm working from home instead of the office until the elevator gets fixed or we move offices. So, 8-5 I'm at my house at my computer with no company (I miss you Andrea and Katie and Julie Ana)!!! But I'm making the best of it. The first day was really hard, I was crying before Clay even got home from work, but the rest of the week has been much better! Here's to staying positive!

More of Connor's Nursery

Connor's Kicking

This weekend was also another milestone for us. For the first time, I felt baby Connor kick outside of my stomach! Clay got to feel it too! It's the neatest, most wonderful feeling ever to feel this little baby inside you move around and kick. I just can't stop smiling =) I also just started my 6th month this weekend, I'm getting closer!! I go to the doctor this week and I'll be tested for gestational diabetes. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have it. I'm excited to go back to the doctor because that means I get another ultrasound done and I'll be able to see Connor moving around and see how much bigger he's gotten in the past month. My only complaint that I have to talk to the doctor about is some pain I get in my lower abdomen when I lay down at night. I have learned that its round ligament pain, but it HURTS! And it only hurts at night! I wake up in pain from it. But I'm not complaining since this is the first real issue I've had in all 6 months so far!

Connor's Crib

We got the crib, nightstand, and dresser in this week. Clay (with the help of my dad and brother)put the crib together this weekend and it looks great! I absolutely LOVE our baby furniture we picked out! It's so pretty. I'll be posting lots more pictures soon of the crib put completely together with the bedding and everything.

Update

I just can't say enough about how great Clay's been throughout my pregnancy so far! He is just as excited about everything as I am. He rubs my belly and talks to Connor every single night, its the cutest thing.

I love feeling Connor move around and kick and squirm. His kicks are still little flutters, not jabs yet. He always seems to move around when I need a good pick me up at work or in the mornings or late in the afternoons. It always brightens my day and puts a smile on my face!

I went to my first ever football game pregnant and let me tell you, even though I had a great time, its not near as fun going when your pregnant as when your not!! I have never been more exhausted in my entire life! I was completely wore down. After all the walking and standing and cheering, by the time we got back to our room and I took off my shoes, my feet and ankles were so swollen! My feet have never swelled before either. I was just miserable! But, I did have a great time and I'm glad I went.

First Kicks

I finally felt baby Connor moving around inside my belly! It was an AMAZING feeling and it felt just like what I had read and what everybody told me it would feel like. It was like a little bug crawling around, well more like a little butterfly flying around inside my tummy. Clay and I were driving to Killen just singing to the radio in the car (he must like my singing) and then all of a sudden I felt something, and then again, and again and I just knew that was him. I can't describe how wonderful it was!