New Poll and A Little Pregnancy Scare

I have created a poll on the right of the blog on when you think Lena will make her Arrival. Please check it out and Cast your vote.

Ryan and I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I had a few hours where I had the pregnant lady worries that I was having contractions. Everyone keeps asking me if I was contracting but I have no idea because this is my 1st time. So Thursday while I was at work I was having really bad cramps that were coming and going often and were so painful, I called the Dr and she instructed me to come into the office immedietly. They did their check and listened to her heart rate anddeverything was GREAT. I am currently dialated to 1cm, I was given some medicine to stop the contractions, but haven't had any since. Our last day of work is January 14th, if I make it that far, we are getting soooo excited and the house is nearly Lena ready. I am still sooo excited but soooo nervous, I am packing my hospital bag this up-coming week just in case. I have another Dr appt on Wednesday to see how far along I am and my Dr said she is okay with me going into labor after Monday December 27th.

I will be posting again this week from Christmas so please come back and check it out!!!

35 Weeks

Wow, We only have 4 more weeks and Lena will be here (and I have a feeling that she will be early) Things around here have been very busy, Lena's room is all complete and little touches have been made, like the Swing is up and the Pack N Play is up and in the dining room ready for Lena. I am soooo excited but at the same time I am soooooo nervous, thankfully my mom will be here for a month and Ryan is taking 3 months off. Harley knows something is going on and over the last couple of days she has been following me around and won't let me shower without her in the bathroom with me.

What's going on with Lena: From now on, baby's growth is mostly in the plumping up department -- though he won't get much longer, he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth. (She's about 15 percent right now and will be about 30 percent by full-term.) Her hearing is totally developed (tip: baby responds best to higher pitches).


How far along? 35 Weeks



How big is baby? Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon). Because it's so snug in your womb, she isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. Her kidneys are fully developed now, and her liver can process some waste products. Most of her basic physical development is now complete — she'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight



Sleep: Lena is starting to become more active just as I lay down, so right when I am trying to fall asleep she is kicking and punching me. I am up about 2-3 times a night to use the bathroom. Luckily I am able to fall right back to sleep



Best moment this week: Realizing that she is going to be here soon



Movement: CRAZY ACTIVE. Although we went for an ultrasound and the tech said she was a calm baby, I hope this is true when she enters this world. Lena moves alot when I put cold objects on my belly. Ryan has been feeling her move alot and he enjoys talking to my belly and getting her to move.



Food cravings: Ice Cream.... I must have it every night.... But rest easy I have only gained a total of 18lbs this pregnancy so my OB told me to enjoy it as often as I would like too.



Gender: Girl



Belly Button in or out? Almost out




What I miss: Nothing really




What I am looking forward to: Christmas on Saturday!! This is our last Christmas as family of 3!!!




Milestones: Only 35 days left. Its hard to believe that a year ago we were going through infertility and giving me shots to get pregnant and here we are today.... Waiting on Lena to make her appearence into this world.




Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy this time with the ones you love!!!

Here is a picture of me at 32 weeks. I will take more pictures this weekend!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone

Baby Shower, Christmas Party and Preparing for Lena

On November 20th My mom and my bestfriend threw me an AMAZING baby shower. Ryan and I got so many things, it is really crazy how much stuff a tiny baby needs. Here are a few pictures from our special day!!!


Linda, Me and Michelle Travis



Me and Michelle



Ryan, Michelle and Me




Ryan and I with a tutu our friend got Lena



Me opening gifts

Ryan and his Fire themed Burp Clothes

Baby Shower Invitation

My AMAZING Cake

Our Menu

The gifts table

My Bestfriend Michelle and Me

On December 4th, Ryan and I hosted our 3rd Annual Travis Christmas Party. I always take pictures prior to the party and never remember to take them during the party and I was Sober this year!! We had about 40 people and it was a great time. The cops were called because of our rude White Trash neighbors..... Long Story, but the cop agreed with us and the neighbor got more pissed!!!!


The dining room

Dining Room

Kitchen

The Living Room

The Chocolate Fondue

Kitchen and food setup

Booze Table

32 Weeks Pregnant

Ryan's Village

Last weekend Ryan and I decided to start preparing for Lena and getting a few of her things put together. I am soooooooo excited to meet her!!!

Ryan putting together the Swing

Ryan and Harley starring at the Final Product

Things are starting to come together, Ryan and I can't believe in 3 weeks I am considered FULL TERM!!!! We have almost everything ready all we are waiting for is her!! This week we have another Dr's Appt and we have a few Pediatrician Appt's lined up. I will post next week when I am 35 Weeks. So come back!!!!