Getting anxious!!!!

Top ten things I am looking forward to when Willa comes:

1. Having my body back to myself. It is so nice to feel her move around but come on people it is like having this house guest that just won't leave!

2. Getting back to normal emotionally...I know it won't happen right away, but I am always going from happy to sad. It is tiring!

3. Sleeping on my back and not being so uncomfortable all night long!

4. Regular bathroom habits.

5. NOT being on bed rest!

6. SUSHI!!!! Not the cooked stuff like I have had a few times during pregnancy but the real deal raw fish! I am going to have the biggest plate full ever when I can!

7. A glass of wine here and there!

8. Dancing! I miss it so much!

9. Working out.

and......

10. Being able to meet my precious baby girl!

I leave you with a peak at Willa's room. It is not completely done (some more stuff will be done to the walls) but it is mostly done : )

Enjoy!

33 weeks!

I have made it two weeks since I had to go to the hospital because of my previa! So happy! The latest news is if my previa doesn't cause me to have to deliver sooner I will be having this little sweety December 1st! Because she will still be a month early I will have to have an amniocentesis (where they stick a long needle into my belly to collect some of the amniotic fluid) to make sure Willa's lungs are mature enough. This will happen the day before my c-section. She is growing nicely too! Last week when I went to see the specialist he told me she was about 4lb 6oz already. I am predicting her to be about 6lbs at 36 weeks. We will see!

Here are a couple of my prego pics taken when I was 30 weeks:

Hospital update

Hello readers! Coming to you from the hospital today. Looks like I will be here at least until Tuesday possibly for the remainder of my pregnancy : (.

Last night I was trying not to get worked up over my precious Rangers (Anyone who knows me well knows I have been invested since first pitch of opening day this year) and while I was doing my part my sweet hubby wasn't so happy. He was watching two games, FSU and Rangers, both teams not doing so hot. I started getting braxton hicks contractions very close together (within the 6 min apart range) but never a consistent time. I went to bed and woke up at 2:15 or so with some significant bleeding. Those of you who follow my blog know I have placenta previa... this can cause tearing a weakening of the placenta since it is in the wrong spot.

The Doctors said Willa is not in any stress! Good news! I just need to be closely monitored and if I have any larger bleedings they may have to take her sooner than later. They have already given me some steroid shots to help develop her lungs and intestines quicker... just in case. Please pray that I hold up at least until 36 weeks (I am 31 weeks and 2 days)! This is the main goal. I will post more when I know more!

Thank you for the prayers!

Willa's Bedding

I am so excited! Willa's bedding is all done and it is everything I had envisioned! My mom is truly a servant and has worked countless hours on making this bedding. It is PERFECTION in every way and Willa will be such a pretty princess in her bed : ). Thank you mom! You are AMAZING and when I grow up I want to be just like you! Of course the lighting in the room is really bright so the colors seem a little off but you get the idea... Ever piece was made except for the fitted sheet.

Check it out!

28 & 2 days

Here we are... just had my 28 week checkup and my ultrasound to find out how my placenta previa is coming along. Good news is Willa is doing great and since I personally know my sonogram tech she snuck some great 3d images in too!!! One thing I have been praying for is that she has her Daddy's lips.... SHE DOES! They are big and oh so cute! She kept opening her mouth and we saw her yawn too! She is perfect! The down side is I have complete previa and am scheduled for a c-section on December 21st... which happens to be Kevin's BIRTHDAY! They will share such a special day together : ). This also means I will be home from the hospital by Christmas!! While I am sad I won't be experiencing real labor it is nice that this is all planned out ahead of time! I just ask for your prayers as previa can become dangerous for myself and Willa. It can cause major bleeding and in some cases can be fatal (not to scare anyone)! I just need to start taking it easy and not over do it for the next 10 weeks. Just send out those prayers! Here are some snapshots of our little beauty queen:

Heading into my 3rd TRI

Hello readers! I am less than a week out from my third trimester and realized I have not blogged in a loooooong time! There are MANY reasons's for this! I am working a lot lately, I have been taking care of my husband (he had surgery on his achilles), and my computer has not been working properly for the last month. This weekend my computer finally kicked the dust. I knew it was happening but I am sad : (. I have had this thing for like 6 years! I knew it was time for a new one just tried to hold off as long as possible. Kevin and I are going to Best Buy tonight to pick up a new laptop! I am very excited to say the least! I will hopfully have all of my data up and running on my new comp by the end of this weekend.

Here is a little survey to catch you up on my pregnancy by 26 1/2 weeks:

PREGNANCY:
Mother Name: Liz
Age: 27
Father Name: Kevin
Age: 30
How far along are you now?: 26 1/2 weeks
FIRSTS:
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes : )

My BABY: Due date:: Decemeber 29th 2010

Do you want to know the sex?: Yes it is a girl!

Any intuitions?: Yes... They were wrong. I thought it was going to be a boy

Any Old Wives Tale for Gender? The pin on a string...it said GIRL!

Do you know the sex?: Girl

Any names?: Willa Christina Rock

Any ultrasounds?: One at 7 and again at 19 weeks....I will be getting another on in two weeks from today!

Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes, my favorite part about going to the doctor!

Who do you think baby will look like?: I am not sure but if she were to have a feature from her daddy it would for sure be his big lips! From me....I hope she gets my eye color!

Will baby have any siblings?: Judging by this pregnancy...not for a loooong time!

Have you felt baby move?: ALLLLLLLLL the time! It is the best part about being prego!

MISCELLANEOUS:
Did you have any cravings?: for the first few months fast food only would do... now I am wanting healthier stuff. I also have to hit up starbucks for a decaf mocha frap daily!

Did you have any mood swings?: Not really but I have had maybe 3 or 4 cry sessions over the last 6 months. Not too many. I am def not cranky or the "B" word.

Are you a high risk pregnancy?: Possibly, I have placenta previa. I will find out in two weeks if it has gotten any better or not. If not I will have to have a c-section. PRAY!

Any complications?: None so far. Keeping my fingers crossed to stay that way.

Formula or breastfeeding?: breastfeeding

Have you bought anything for baby yet?: YESSSSSSSSSS! I love to by her things! Mostly clothes and shoes : )

When did you start to show?: Really started showing around 13 weeks.

Are you excited?: Ecstatic!

Who will help with baby after their born?: My sister will be intown to help for a bit and of course Kevin! My parents also live 5 mins away too! I am so blessed to have such a great support system!

What is your favorite thing about being pregnant?: Feeling the baby move around! Also knowing that I get to have a sweet baby girl at the end of all of this is exciting on a daily basis.

What is the worst thing about being pregnant?: being sick for 4 months! BACK PAIN! just down right uncomfortable!

What’s one thing do you miss doing since being pregnant?: Dancing! And have a glass of wine every now and then.

Any days you wish you weren't pregnant?: Hmmm pretty much the first trimester and a half! I was greatfull for the blessing but it was VERY hard to keep my eyes on the prize some days...

Are you ready for baby?: NOOOOO I have SO SO SO much to do! I have to paint the dresser, order the furniture, sew the bedding/curtains, and put together everything we get from the showers!

Do you have insurance?: Yes!

How many kids do you want?: Hmm probably just 2 : )

Do you talk to your baby?: not really... I have before but it seems kinda weird.

Do you still feel attractive?: Not really, I think that has a lot to do with what I went through right before I got prego.

Have you had your baby shower yet?: My first one with my family is coming up next month! So excited! Then my best friends are throwing me one in Novemeber!!!!

Do you like kids?: I hope so I have worked with them for over 13 years!

What is your biggest fear? That she will come really early! I watch all those baby shows and a lot can go wrong! I am just not sure how I would handle having to leave her at the hosptial. My best friend Zip had to go through this just 3 months ago and she was such a great example to me on how to trust in God's sovereignty in a situation like this!


Well that's all fellow bloggers! Hope to update you with a pic soon!

Hair

I cut about 8 inches off my hair on Wednesday! I don't have any good pics of it yet but I will post soon! I guess this means I am one step closer to looking more like a mom... lol : )

Here is what it kinda looks like: