Pregnancy

stubborn_mule2 — Well, Mr. Man, you are proving to be stubborn. Maybe you didn’t get the memo, but you are suppose to be BORN. I’m still at home. When I sit down the contractions taper off some, but when I stand up they come much faster and more intense. We’re waiting it […]

Still Pregnant

18 Jul, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

eviction — Wooo! Well we had an exciting appointment today! You were being lazy today, and when I mentioned it to the Dr, she was a little concerned and wanted you hooked up for a Non-Stress Test (NST) where they basically make sure your heart rate is okay and you move around sufficiently […]

Today’s Appointment. Eviction Notice. Labor?

17 Jul, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

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Dear Son, With only days remaining in your mother’s pregnancy, we couldn’t be more ready to meet you. Your mother is having a very hard time during these last few days, so remember that when you’re an angst-ridden teenager… I know this is weird, but I’m going to miss your […]

A quick letter from Dad…

16 Jul, 2012 in His Posts / Pregnancy by willatkinson

Hey My Man, Just a quick little update from the Dr’s appointment last week. You have dropped into position (at a -1/0 station which is apparently good), and the Dr said you are “Locked and Loaded!” YAY! I’m seriously DONE being pregnant, so feel free to come out now!! Your […]

A quick update

15 Jul, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

Yay! Our maternity photos are back!! Here are a few of our favs thanks to Kelly Beach Photography! www.kellybeachphoto.com

Maternity Photos

6 Jul, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

37 weeks — 37 weeks Total Weight Gain– almost 35 pounds Cravings– Your Dad has been making me homemade popcorn that he cooks on the stove and then lightly seasons and it is SO good. Also, fresh peaches over vanilla ice cream. YUM! Sleep- Hmph. Sleep. My joints have started aching at night, especially in […]

37 weeks- Belly Update

6 Jul, 2012 in Belly Update / Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

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You look like an alien trying to claw your way out! I feel like we can see your whole shin bone and foot…. crazy! link to the video: http://youtu.be/QyWED3jeCDo

4th of July Tummy Video

5 Jul, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy / Tummy Videos by Sarah

A Musical Rock n Roll Nursery for Lucas Your nursery is DONE! Your Dad and I are so pleased with the result!! We designed almost everything in it ourselves, and best of all it’s all non-toxic (which was not easy to find, I might add!) I thought up the inspiration […]

A Musical Rock n Roll Nursery for Lucas

30 Jun, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

heat wave — Hey Baby Boy! We had an OB appointment yesterday. You are 36.5 weeks along now (3.5 to go!). Your heartbeat was 162 bpm, and they are estimating your weight to be about 6 lbs 3 oz right now based on the measurements they took during the ultrasound. That means if […]

36 week check-up

29 Jun, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

35 weeks — 35 Weeks Total Weight Gain– 32 pounds Cravings– Still no cravings really… Sleep- Just like last update, sleep still sucks. Apparently a symptom of pregnancy is insomnia, so sometimes I’ll randomly wake up in the middle of the night and be wide awake, and then not be able to go […]

35 Weeks- Belly Update

21 Jun, 2012 in Belly Update / Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

33 weeks — 33 Weeks Total Weight Gain– Up 30 pounds total Cravings– Nothing to note really. Caramel ice cream is really awesome in case any one was wondering. I don’t have it very often, but when I do, it’s a-m-a-z-i-n-g Sleep- Sleep sucks. You’ve started to love keeping a leg up under the […]

33 Weeks Belly Update and Tummy Video

7 Jun, 2012 in Belly Update / Her Posts / Pregnancy / Tummy Videos by Sarah

lex6 — This past weekend was our Lexington baby shower thrown by your Auntie Brooks and Auntie Julie, and of course it turned out fabulous! Look at the cute invitation, that’s really a picture of you on it! We (all three of us!) are so lucky to have so many awesome friends […]

Lexington Baby Shower

7 Jun, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

tn10 — Your Aunt Jera threw your Dad and myself a baby shower this past weekend. YAY for showers! It was a brunch before the annual Pigroast and it turned out great, even your Great Granny Lou came up from Georgia!! We got sooooo much stuff! We are so lucky to […]

Tennessee Baby Brunch

1 Jun, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

5-22-12 #3 — 31 Weeks Total Weight Gain– Up 26 pounds total Cravings– Actually I think I am getting less hungry because you are squishing my stomach! That may change in the future when I want to eat everything is sight, we’ll see! Sleep- Ehhhhh. So, in addition to peeing multiple times a […]

31 Weeks- Belly Update

23 May, 2012 in Belly Update / Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

Hey Baby Lucas! It was our first baby shower this past weekend, and it turned out fantastic!! Your Aunt Katie, and Aunties Alaina and Marcela worked together on it. You are one spoiled little boy already!! […]

Rock n Roll Baby Shower

22 May, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

housecat — Wow! 30 weeks, only 10 left to go. I hope this last part goes fast because your Dad and I are getting really anxious for you to be here! You have been SO active lately (as always) but now that you’re bigger, you really grab my attention sometimes. As one […]

30 weeks and some tummy videos

14 May, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy / Tummy Videos by Sarah

ann10 — Wow, time flies! Your Dad and I have been married for 4 years today, and together for 10… A DECADE. I guess that means we’re old!! This anniversary was your Dad’s turn to plan it (we take turns each year). He surprised me by planning a weekend in downtown Louisville. […]

Our 4th Wedding Anniversary

9 May, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

eye color — 28 Weeks Total Weight Gain– Up 19.4 pounds now, you are growing like a weed!! Cravings– Well, with the gestational diabetes scare of this week, I am going to be much more careful about any kind of sweets (except for the brownies and lemon bars that a vendor at work brought […]

28 weeks- Belly Update

2 May, 2012 in Belly Update / Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

Passed — Wooo! I passed the more in-depth 3 hour gestational diabetes test!! What a huge relief!! I celebrated with 1.5 lemon bars for dessert at lunch today 😉 The test tastes like a suuuuuper sweet orange crush, so the actual drinking of it wasn’t too bad. What sucked was that I couldn’t have […]

I passed!

1 May, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy by Sarah

swaddle — Hey Man! Well, as of Monday, we’ve made it to the 3rd trimester!! That’s a big achievement. You’re about 2 pounds and 14.5 inches long. Of course you’re still kicking up a storm!! It’s really cute how you respond to your Dad, any time you hear his voice you […]

3rd Trimester!

25 Apr, 2012 in Her Posts / Pregnancy / Tummy Videos by Sarah