Friday, September 30, 2011

Nursery in the Making...

So I didn't really want to post pictures of Addyson's Nursery till it was completely completely done....but since it won't officially be done until my parent's come down when I am in labor, I realized I could at least give you all a sneak peak....We still want to add some trinkets here and there.....as well as the fact that Jerry is bringing the hutch that goes on top of the changing table, and with that is the houndstooth cushions Mom made for our rocker/ottoman....but here's a start....I am so thankful for my Mom and all the gorgeous things she made!!!!

Entry Way...The other side of the sign says Addyson Faith, For the hospital
View from the door
Picture Wall...
Storage for Addy's Toys
Thanks to EAK photos for great maternity pics! Plus some Grandparent Pics
Beautiful Prayer by Angie!
On the left side when you walk in, Painting by a Friend at work
Pom Poms by Dionne!
Addy's Bags Ready and Packed...This chair will have hounds-tooth cushions!
Shoes and Square by Dionne at Addy's shower...Picture of her to come
Packed Closet Designed by Ron! Thanks so much to Deneen Smith who gave me over half of all these clothes from Olivia!!! Sign by Dionne!       
Sign by Dionne
Crib Area! Jerry made an A to go in between the flowers
Here's the A....You can't tell but it's sparkly!
Bedding by Mom...White baby blanket by Shelia
Corner Shelves with a pic of Ron's Sweet Mom and Addyson's Grandma who is now in Heaven
Changing Table built by Jerry...Hutch to come
This is the hutch that is on the way
Behind the picture is a Twinke Warmer....It melts a scent but it also a light and puts stars on the wall and the words to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" are written all over the warmer....Our friend chose Newborn Scent so will be perfect for the hutch!
Love the flower lights at night!


So so excited that the nursery is almost done....I can't believe that in less than 18 days, she will be here.....Although I don't want to be induced, I found out today that if I go past October 14th, then I will probably be induced on the 18th....I know there's lot of drama with induction...I have heard all about it, I promise...ha...and I don't want to be induced, but I also know she can't stay in there forever....and I really want to meet her......But the truth is, I know I have a big God who loves me and knows exactly how and when she will come.....

As I think about how much my life is about to change, I am just so blown away with the blessings we God has already given us....So many people have gone out of the way to make our nursery beautiful and have surprised us with so many nice things....She is definitely going to be well taken care off.....

Now if she would just hurry about and get here.....

Hope you enjoyed this sneak peak and can't wait for you all to see the final final product!

Jen

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Baby Showers and Back Pain....

So it's been ridiculously too long since I have blogged......And a lot has happened over the last couple of weeks and months.....So my apology to you all....


July brought a trip to Birmingham....It was so wonderful to visit friends from Birmingham, spend time with our family, attend an amazing conference at Church of the Highlands, and even end our trip with an amazing Baby Shower with Birmingham friends and family...
The amazing Elizabeth Ann also took time out of her busy schedule to take some maternity pics of Ron and I.  They were amazing and we had so much fun taking these pics....Here are some of my favorites!










I was so overwhelmed by the presents and love my dear friends and family showered us with and it was so fun to spend time with all the people I love!!! It definitely made for a fun ride back from Birmingham to Bradenton with a car packed full of presents, 3 high school students, and 10 hours in the car.....but it was totally worth it.....
The adorable cupcakes my Mom decorated

Suzie, my second Mom, who threw the shower

My AMAZING sisters...

Love my friends!!


pregnant women unite!

The incredible Angie who wrote Addyson a beautiful prayer


My Mom's!
August brought new challenges, and new excitement....One Saturday night, my dear friend Cherie's birthday, we were having a surprise party for her and I had to leave the party because I was in so much pain....The pain was in my back and wrapped around to my right side and rib area.....I tried to just go home and sleep it off and I woke up the next morning and lead worship out west.....And by the end of the second service I could barely stand up....And if it wasn't bad enough...My hubby left that Sunday for invasion....so literally, all day Sunday I stayed on the couch icing my back....

On Monday my OBGYN had called in sick, and I could not go see them, so I went to see Dr. Christian, my chiropractor...when I told him my symptoms, he decided that my dear sweet Addyson had probably popped one of my ribs.....This lead to a whirlwind of doctor's appointments and hospital visits...over the next 5 days I ended up going into the hospital twice, having 3 different ultrasounds until my whole upper right quadrant had been checked out, and they had decided it had nothing to do with my liver, kidney's, gallbladder, or anything else to be correct...By process of elimination it seems that Dr. Chrisitan had been correct....My doc finally explained that I have a floating rib that is surrounded by cartilage and Addyson has decided to hang out in the same area where the floating rib is and stretch and pull and possible damage the tendon that connects the floating rib....as well as stretch out the area enough to cause ridiculous pain.......

The exciting part about this whole traumatic experience was that I got to spend a lot of time with Addyson on the baby monitor and man, she looks so great and so healthy!!!! I also got to have another ultrasound and she is measuring in the 43% percentile and is measuring about 4 lbs 5 ounces....so she's actually a little small for her age....normal would be 50% and they would worry about her being too big at 70-80%....so hopefully this means I can avoid a c-section...and on top of that....it's HER BUTT that is in my rib area!!! I couldn't believe it....She's definitely got her Daddy's gene's ha!

The Lord must have known this would happen, and although I was removed from the position I was in at work, the Lord game me options and allowed me to still have a job, but just to get rearranged....and right now I am blessed to be able to help with computer training and admissions and discharges, so I am not having to work 12 hour shifts, like I thought I would have to do,  and my job's stress level is greatly decreased from my previous position....which is great since I am hurting and living on ice!

Finally, this last weekend I got blessed to have an amazing shower from my Bayside Family....my host went out of their way to make the shower incredible....and I was blown away with the love of my second family that Bayside is....Plus, my parents came down for the weekend and helped us organize Addyson's whole room and were such a blessing to have around....it's definitely been a good couple months, despite lots of pain......

Her sign

My friends got to give me good advice....

Adorable cake

presents galore!

diaper raffle

Mama and Me

amazing HOSTS!!!!

favorites!!!

Adorable onsies they made Addyson
Prayer for my sweet little one....



So Ya....Can you say we've been busy.....It's actually been great because it's taken my mind off of the pain and it's also kept me busy and not thinking about how I still have 6 more weeks to go.....I think September might be the longest month in the world....Seriously!!!! Just wish it were October already.....

Keep my in your thoughts and prayers, because I am still living on ice and Tylenol....maybe it will get better when she drops.......

But until then, we'll be holding on.....just waiting waiting waiting....

Counting down the days!

Jen

Friday, July 22, 2011

The Antomy of a Rocker/Recliner Chair

 So we have really been wanting a rocker/recliner chair for Addyson's room....I found an awesome one on sale and my amazing Grandma decided she would buy it for us! Here's some pictures from our fun night!!!!

Picking out the chair in the store....
From the Car to the Door



Up one part of the stairs....

Bella Is'nt too sure about this whole idea...

Room Pre Chair....

Trying to make it happen....

My Man is the Best.....

The Finished Product!!!

Ready for Lots of Naps in this bad boy....

VERY HAPPY with our Pick!!!!