Baby Brooks Update

My weekly visit was this morning and definitely less eventful than last week's visit! We had an ultrasound first and she estimated that it is already 7lbs 3oz! It was really hard to see much on this ultrasound because the baby has gotten so big not much can fit on the screen at one time. The baby has definitely dropped down quite a bit. After the ultrasound I saw the doctor and thanks to bed rest I had lost a pound or two and my blood pressure was back down. I hoped this would mean no more bed rest but he said that since it was working let's stick with it! He said that it doesn't have to be strict bed rest but to stay off my feet as much as possible. I haven't dilated at all yet but he said that all seems to be right on track!

Bed Rest Time!

Well, looks like I am officially done with work until I go back from maternity leave! God has an amazing way of working things out. Shawn has not been able to make most of my appointments because of work and he wasn't supposed to be with me at today's visit. My appointment was originally scheduled for 10:15 this morning but they called and had to reschedule me for 4:00 because Dr. Giannotti had a funeral to go to. Because they rescheduled, Shawn walked in the door about 10 minutes before I had to leave and went with me. This visit my blood pressure was up along with the swelling in my feet and ankles so Dr. G said that it was definitely time to call it quits for work and that it was bed rest time for me. Just to be on the safe side he sent us over to labor and delivery to have lab work done, as well as to have my blood pressure monitored a little more, and to monitor the baby. After an hour they said that all looked good and I was able to go home. Shawn was very relieved that with all of this going on he was able to be there. I go in for a follow up blood pressure check on Wednesday morning and then if all looks good its back to my regular Monday visits. For now it looks like I will get plenty of rest and get to watch plenty of movies. Shawn just gave me an inservice on hooking our laptop to the TV so I can download movies from Netflix! Any suggestions?!

Peanut

I found the cutest outfit yesterday for the baby-I couldn't pass it up. Ever since our first ultrasound our little one acquired the nickname "Peanut" from Larry, Bonnie, and Mikala. I could not believe it when I saw this little outfit!

Ultrasound pic that inspired the nickname (7 weeks)

I can't wait to put this on "Little Peanut"!

Project Central

Shawn and I have been busy little bees during our time off. I guess we think we aren't going to have much time to get projects done before too long! :) In the spring we hope to landscape around our patio but before we can do that we needed a step off the front of the patio. Shawn tackled that project and it turned out amazing. I can't wait to see it once it is surrounded by the landscaping. While he was outside doing that I had projects going inside for the nursery. While much of it will have to be done once we find out if it is a boy or girl, I wanted to get as much done beforehand as possible. I made the table toppers for the side table-if it is a boy I will just use the bottom one which is navy and white but if it is a girl I will put the smaller pink and white stripe one on top. I also got the curtains hung but rather than making two sets of tiebacks, that is one project I am saving for later. The tiebacks are going to be white for a boy and light pink with small white polka dots for a girl. It is definitely all starting to come together! Hard to believe how little time is left!!!

Why is it that, without fail, projects take way longer than you ever imagined they could take?!

It was A LOT of hard work but the step turned out better than either of us could have pictured! I was beyond impressed!

It is hard to tell from the picture but the top square is a very light pink and white stripe.

The room was looking SO plain to me before...the curtains help but I am ready to get some things on the wall!