I can't believe I'm half way to seeing my Chicken Little!! Only another 20 weeks (hopefully a few less)!! I often find myself thinking about our little girl growing inside me and get so excited! I can't wait to meet her! At my last doctors appointment, Friday, July 8, the doctor said things were going well. She had the results from the ultra sound and said she had everything necessary for continued healthy growth. Rae is in the 31st percentile, which means she is bigger than 31% of all babies at her age. Her heartbeat was about 145 and again she kept rolling away from the Doppler. I sure do wish I could feel her being wiggly...
This week I'm finishing up my graduate work and working on my garden. I'm putting up green beans sometime this week, probably tomorrow. Since I don't have all of the canning experience my mom does, I'm just going to blanch and freeze them. I'm also trying to get rid of some cucumbers. It is so nice to have my own garden and be able to pass on the veggies, I also don't want to throw any of it away...
I'm also working on painting Rae's dresser. The blue is very pretty! I can't wait to put the polka dots on! Unfortunately the knobs are glued on...yuck! But the first coat is on and the second will go on today sometime. I have to work on the polka dots and how to go about putting those on...
We finished registering at Walmart and Target this weekend! I can't wait to get her room set up! We're ordering some stickers for the walls.
Have a great week!
Love,
The Thomas Family
Monday, July 11, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
19 weeks
This is the last week of having to drive to class!!! I will certainly be glad it is over and get on to enjoying my summer!
Last weekend was pretty interesting. I think I did pretty good with being in a car for 26+ hours and over 1500 miles. We were certainly glad to be home! The reunion was great as usual, and I am still getting to know family members and who they belong to. We purchased pictures of Ryan's father and grandfather at the auction. I am excited to start a family wall or scrapbook of pictures for Raelynn and future babies to look at. I want my children to get to know all of their grandparents. Everyone was excited to know it was a girl and talked about spoiling her from day one!
This week, I've been feeling our Chicken Little a bit more. I haven't been feeling specific kicks, but quite a bit of movement which is an AMAZING feeling! I wish Ryan could feel it from the outside. :( I have been feeling pretty good; however, I seem more tired this week. My allergies are acting up too, but I still haven't sneezed and peed yet. :) I know its coming. Bending over is getting harder; I'm having a difficult time getting my leg up to put my shoes and socks on and also am having a hard time bending over to tie them. My appetite has kind of changed. I'm hungry, but can't find anything that looks good. I've also noticed my texture tolerance has changed. Last night we had shrimp, corn, rice, and broccoli, and I had a difficult time eating the shrimp and corn due to the texture. My gag reflex is still very high as well. Bandit got sick twice on Tuesday and I had a hard time picking it up. I also have a hard time brushing my teeth.
While we were at the family reunion, Jaci told me she used Head and Shoulders with Selenium Sulfide in it for her cystic acne and acne in general. She said she also uses it now while she is struggling with cancer. I use the normal Head and Shoulders on Monday and Tuesday and noticed my acne drying out! I used the Selenium Sulfide Head and Shoulders today and haven't noticed a big difference. I am hoping it will work some and I won't look like I have the chicken pox when I go back to school! :)
I bought Raelynn her first girl onsies yesterday!!! I hadn't been to the store since we found out, and I should steer clear of the baby section! I can't wait for the winter things to come out so I can start purchasing her some things for when she's born. I know I should be buying her some of the summer stuff for next year while its on sale and I'm sure I will. I just want to buy for her so she can wear it now!!!
We're going to look for Ryan a new truck tonight, so I shall go.
Love,
Jessica, Ryan and Raelynn!
Last weekend was pretty interesting. I think I did pretty good with being in a car for 26+ hours and over 1500 miles. We were certainly glad to be home! The reunion was great as usual, and I am still getting to know family members and who they belong to. We purchased pictures of Ryan's father and grandfather at the auction. I am excited to start a family wall or scrapbook of pictures for Raelynn and future babies to look at. I want my children to get to know all of their grandparents. Everyone was excited to know it was a girl and talked about spoiling her from day one!
This week, I've been feeling our Chicken Little a bit more. I haven't been feeling specific kicks, but quite a bit of movement which is an AMAZING feeling! I wish Ryan could feel it from the outside. :( I have been feeling pretty good; however, I seem more tired this week. My allergies are acting up too, but I still haven't sneezed and peed yet. :) I know its coming. Bending over is getting harder; I'm having a difficult time getting my leg up to put my shoes and socks on and also am having a hard time bending over to tie them. My appetite has kind of changed. I'm hungry, but can't find anything that looks good. I've also noticed my texture tolerance has changed. Last night we had shrimp, corn, rice, and broccoli, and I had a difficult time eating the shrimp and corn due to the texture. My gag reflex is still very high as well. Bandit got sick twice on Tuesday and I had a hard time picking it up. I also have a hard time brushing my teeth.
While we were at the family reunion, Jaci told me she used Head and Shoulders with Selenium Sulfide in it for her cystic acne and acne in general. She said she also uses it now while she is struggling with cancer. I use the normal Head and Shoulders on Monday and Tuesday and noticed my acne drying out! I used the Selenium Sulfide Head and Shoulders today and haven't noticed a big difference. I am hoping it will work some and I won't look like I have the chicken pox when I go back to school! :)
I bought Raelynn her first girl onsies yesterday!!! I hadn't been to the store since we found out, and I should steer clear of the baby section! I can't wait for the winter things to come out so I can start purchasing her some things for when she's born. I know I should be buying her some of the summer stuff for next year while its on sale and I'm sure I will. I just want to buy for her so she can wear it now!!!
We're going to look for Ryan a new truck tonight, so I shall go.
Love,
Jessica, Ryan and Raelynn!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Week 18 and Its a.........
This week we got to find out what our Chicken Little is....and its a GIRL!!!!! The ultrasound revealed she was healthy and VERY wiggly! Unfortunately my placenta is on the top instead of on the bottom, which is no big deal, which creates a pillow and so I can't feel her moving as much as she is moving. She weights 8 ounces. Things could not be better with our little girl!!! They remind you to drink about 32 ounces of water so your bladder is full. Well when I got in the waiting room, I was jumping at every bump and wiggle because I REALLY had to pee! When we got in the room, it was difficult to lay down and as soon as she put the wand on my belly and looked at my bladder, she said it was WAY too full! What a releif when I got to empty it. When we were almost done with the ultrasound, she said my bladder was already filling up. She couldn't check to see if there were 10 toes because our Chicken Little was digging her toes into my bladder.
We have decided though she isn't going to have ALL pink stuff. We're painting her dresser a darker blue with orange poka dots and when I was looking at bedding I found a really cute, bright colored, circle bedding set.
This week has been long. My classes are almost over and I can't wait! I've been feeling good except for being hungry! I haven't been sleeping very well and I can't decide if it is because I've been coming home and working and then taking a nap, or because my back hurts. So yesterday I didn't nap until about 7 and only napped for about a half hour. Then Ryan and I went for a walk about 8. I slept MUCH better last night! I saw the first stretch marks this morning... So I'll have to apply loation liberally from here on out.
Today we are getting ready to go to Michigan to the annual Thomas Family Reunion. I am very excited to get out of town and see Ryan's family! I always have a good time at the reunion and spending time with his family. Plus, on this trip, I'll be able to say I have been to a new state! I'm not so sure I will enjoy 24 total hours in the car though... 6 hours tonight, 6 hours on Saturday, 9 hours on Sunday, and another 3 hours on Monday. I sure am glad we have Monday off!
I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July!!!
We have decided though she isn't going to have ALL pink stuff. We're painting her dresser a darker blue with orange poka dots and when I was looking at bedding I found a really cute, bright colored, circle bedding set.
This week has been long. My classes are almost over and I can't wait! I've been feeling good except for being hungry! I haven't been sleeping very well and I can't decide if it is because I've been coming home and working and then taking a nap, or because my back hurts. So yesterday I didn't nap until about 7 and only napped for about a half hour. Then Ryan and I went for a walk about 8. I slept MUCH better last night! I saw the first stretch marks this morning... So I'll have to apply loation liberally from here on out.
Today we are getting ready to go to Michigan to the annual Thomas Family Reunion. I am very excited to get out of town and see Ryan's family! I always have a good time at the reunion and spending time with his family. Plus, on this trip, I'll be able to say I have been to a new state! I'm not so sure I will enjoy 24 total hours in the car though... 6 hours tonight, 6 hours on Saturday, 9 hours on Sunday, and another 3 hours on Monday. I sure am glad we have Monday off!
I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July!!!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
17 weeks
Well, this week has been alright. I'm feeling a little down and I'm not sure why... Oh, thats right! I'm hormonal! :) We find out what the baby is a week from tomorrow and I CAN'T WAIT!!! I just want to see our healthy Chicken Butt Little. We will be finding out what it is and then the registry and buying shall really begin! I can't wait to see our little one!
I guess the other thing that is really bothering me this week is that I want to feel the baby so badly. I want to feel it kick and wiggle. I've been trying to lay still when I lay down so I can feel the kicks. Chicken Butt Little has been wiggly all along, but I guess I don't know what to feel for. Sometimes I think they are in there moving and other times they're not. I also can't wait for Ryan to feel them!
The other thing is that I want to start showing! My pre-pregnancy clothes haven't fit in about a month, but I don't feel like I have a belly. I've been taking weekly pictures and last week it seemed that I was showing, but being overweight doesn't help much. I would like to look pregnant and not fat. I'm sure the time will come when I'm ready not to show anymore and for my belly to quit growing.
Right now the baby is about 5 inches long and about 5 ounces. Lots more room to grow.
We went to the lake last weekend and had a great time! I was kind of stressing the whole time because of the boat ride and being on the water. Just want a healthy baby!
This Friday we're going to a ball game with friends! I can't wait for that either! A Royals/Cubs game!!!
Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!
Love,
The Thomas Family
I guess the other thing that is really bothering me this week is that I want to feel the baby so badly. I want to feel it kick and wiggle. I've been trying to lay still when I lay down so I can feel the kicks. Chicken Butt Little has been wiggly all along, but I guess I don't know what to feel for. Sometimes I think they are in there moving and other times they're not. I also can't wait for Ryan to feel them!
The other thing is that I want to start showing! My pre-pregnancy clothes haven't fit in about a month, but I don't feel like I have a belly. I've been taking weekly pictures and last week it seemed that I was showing, but being overweight doesn't help much. I would like to look pregnant and not fat. I'm sure the time will come when I'm ready not to show anymore and for my belly to quit growing.
Right now the baby is about 5 inches long and about 5 ounces. Lots more room to grow.
We went to the lake last weekend and had a great time! I was kind of stressing the whole time because of the boat ride and being on the water. Just want a healthy baby!
This Friday we're going to a ball game with friends! I can't wait for that either! A Royals/Cubs game!!!
Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!
Love,
The Thomas Family
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
16 weeks
This past week has been good. I found out my other class doesn't start until this next Monday. The only thing about writing every week, is that I forgot what I wrote last week... Most recently my front teeth have had this almost tingling sensation on and off all day. It can happen at the most random times and not always when I'm eating. I'm REALLY hoping its not a cavity (*knock on wood* I've never had one). There isn't much else baby news. This week I'm really starting to feel like I'm pregnant and am starting to show more pregnant than fat.
Last weekend we hung out at home. I went to a friends house and visited while her boyfriends boys had their birthday party. She has a pool, and that was the first time I'd been in all summer! It was WONDERFUL!!!! It was also nice to see friends again and catch up. We also went to the lake on Friday and I got a bit burnt. I was hoping it would help with my acne, and it seemed to a little bit. This next weeekend we're going to Table Rock Lake to visit Grandpa and to hopefully catch some fish! He said there was at least one walleye that didn't go over the dam when the water was really high. :)
My appetite has been kind of up and down. Sometimes I'm hungry for one thing, fix it and then I'm not hungry for it anymore. I've been craving carbs of all kinds. Sandwiches still and noodles.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Love,
The Thomas Family
Last weekend we hung out at home. I went to a friends house and visited while her boyfriends boys had their birthday party. She has a pool, and that was the first time I'd been in all summer! It was WONDERFUL!!!! It was also nice to see friends again and catch up. We also went to the lake on Friday and I got a bit burnt. I was hoping it would help with my acne, and it seemed to a little bit. This next weeekend we're going to Table Rock Lake to visit Grandpa and to hopefully catch some fish! He said there was at least one walleye that didn't go over the dam when the water was really high. :)
My appetite has been kind of up and down. Sometimes I'm hungry for one thing, fix it and then I'm not hungry for it anymore. I've been craving carbs of all kinds. Sandwiches still and noodles.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Love,
The Thomas Family
Thursday, June 9, 2011
15 week Doctor Appointment
Yesterday I had my 4 week doctor appointment. I have only gained a total of 8 pounds so far, which the doctor wasn't too worried about. I would rather have gained nothing, but it's what is best for baby. I also got to hear the heart beat! It was 150, which is normal. However, the last few times it was at 165 and 168... She was able to find our little chicken butt very quickly! Chicken Butt Little was low, but my uterus is about to my belly button. I also got to set up our anatomy ultrasound!!!!! It is scheduled for June 29th at 4. Perfect for Ryan's schedule. We will be finding out what our Chicken Butt Little is.
Yesterday, I was CRAVING a sandwich! So I went to Subway and got a turkey and pepperjack cheese with all the veggies. It was AMAZING!!! I only got a 6 inch, and could have eaten a foot long. I know I'm not supposed to eat lunch meat, but I did have it toasted... I think the only other thing I have craved, and still am like "Ahhhhhh!" when I have it is milk.
Other things are going well. First week of class was over. 5 more weeks left. However, another class starts next Monday. So my afternoons might not be all naps and relaxation...
The maternity pants have been brought full on! That is all I wear. I don't have much, but they are amazing!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Love,
The Thomas'
Yesterday, I was CRAVING a sandwich! So I went to Subway and got a turkey and pepperjack cheese with all the veggies. It was AMAZING!!! I only got a 6 inch, and could have eaten a foot long. I know I'm not supposed to eat lunch meat, but I did have it toasted... I think the only other thing I have craved, and still am like "Ahhhhhh!" when I have it is milk.
Other things are going well. First week of class was over. 5 more weeks left. However, another class starts next Monday. So my afternoons might not be all naps and relaxation...
The maternity pants have been brought full on! That is all I wear. I don't have much, but they are amazing!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Love,
The Thomas'
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Week 14
Well, the work week is over! Time to relax for 4 days and then to my last few masters classes!!! I'm so glad I've reached my goal before my baby is here! I still have to write a paper, but I'm going to take some time to do so.
I have a dermatologist appointment tomorrow. I hope they can do SOMETHING about my acne that has covered my face, chest, and back. I was using some creams they gave be before I was pregnant, but obviously I can't use those anymore... So we'll see.
I'm feeling alright. My allergies are acting up worse than I can remember even with my allergy shots. So I've been told I can take Clartin or Zyrtec. The sinus pressure is the worst. I can still breathe, which is good!
I'll be very sad when I cannot sleep on my belly anymore. I miss sleeping comfortably the most. I'm used to getting up to go pee in the middle of the night because I'm pretty sure I've done that all my life anyway... But finding a comfortable position is the difficult part. I think the next investment will be a body pillow.
I'm not quite starting to show; at least not that I can see. However, my pants are starting to get a bit tighter. We had meetings on Tuesday this week, and I wore a pair of larger pants, and they were uncomfortable... So I wore my maternity pants today. Much better!!
Next doctors appointment will be Wednesday, June 8th. There I will make my ultrasound appointment to find out the sex. We're thinking the appointment will be either the end of June or beginning of July. We're excited to find out!
Well that is all for now. I'm kind of feeling a nap!
Take care!
Love,
Jess and Ryan
I have a dermatologist appointment tomorrow. I hope they can do SOMETHING about my acne that has covered my face, chest, and back. I was using some creams they gave be before I was pregnant, but obviously I can't use those anymore... So we'll see.
I'm feeling alright. My allergies are acting up worse than I can remember even with my allergy shots. So I've been told I can take Clartin or Zyrtec. The sinus pressure is the worst. I can still breathe, which is good!
I'll be very sad when I cannot sleep on my belly anymore. I miss sleeping comfortably the most. I'm used to getting up to go pee in the middle of the night because I'm pretty sure I've done that all my life anyway... But finding a comfortable position is the difficult part. I think the next investment will be a body pillow.
I'm not quite starting to show; at least not that I can see. However, my pants are starting to get a bit tighter. We had meetings on Tuesday this week, and I wore a pair of larger pants, and they were uncomfortable... So I wore my maternity pants today. Much better!!
Next doctors appointment will be Wednesday, June 8th. There I will make my ultrasound appointment to find out the sex. We're thinking the appointment will be either the end of June or beginning of July. We're excited to find out!
Well that is all for now. I'm kind of feeling a nap!
Take care!
Love,
Jess and Ryan
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