Fun stuff I forgot to share. . .

I forgot to show off pics of my diaper tote. It's so cute! Some ladies that I work with had it monogrammed for me with Karis' name & the cutest little elephant! I also got a great accessory! Isn't the diapees & wipees case just adorable!

Whew!!

The last month has been super busy! I've been to Amarillo & Corpus, had 3 showers, a graduation, went to a nursing class, moved my classroom for next year, and started on the nursery. So, needless to say, my blogging has slacked just a bit!


Shower #1:

Here are some pics from the baby shower in Amarillo. It was awesome! We were so blessed by people's generosity!!! Karis definately will not lack anything!

Shower #2:

My 3rd grade class also threw me a shower at school. It was so sweet! They worked real hard on keeping it a secret. I was so suprised and taken back by how kind & giving they were. We got so many cute outfits and tons of diapers!!! I have the best 3rd graders in the world!!!! (Sorry. No pics of this one! Privacy issues.) :)

Shower #3:

The 3rd grade team of teachers that I work with also threw me a shower. It was so great! The people I work with literally "showered" me with gifts! Mike & I were so blown away by all of the great stuff we got! (I haven't gotten the pics from this one yet.)

My brother also graduated from college this last month. We are so proud of him for going back and finishing after taking a hiatus to play minor league baseball & get married. Way to go brotha!

I went to a nursing class about a week ago at the hospital that I'm going to deliver at. It was a little different. Not really what I expected. I kind of cracked up a little because we had to practice the "positions" with baby dolls. My fav: the football hold. You literally hold the baby like your a running back dashing down the field trying to score. It was a little awkward! I thought it was also a little ironic that we got these free gifts when the class was over that contained cans of baby formula. Hmm. . .

Finally, I got the crib bedding in! Here's a pic of what it looks like. (This is NOT Karis' room.) I haven't gotten to finish the nursery yet, so pics of that will come later!


I can't believe I only have about 7 1/2 weeks left until Karis gets here! This pregnancy has gone by so fast & has been so much fun! I might be crazy, but I like being pregnant! I've been very blessed to have no sickness, swelling, or complications of any kind! It's been pretty sweet! Karis has also been head down the whole time, thanks to my wonderful husband adjusting my round ligament every other day. Thank you, babe!

IT'S A. . . .

GIRL!!!!!!

We are so excited!!! Finally we know for sure! I can't wait to buy dresses & bows! (Mike's already talking shot guns on her first date.:) )Granny, you were right all along! Those of you who voted "girl" on the poll, great guessing!!

More importantly, the doctor said everything looks wonderful!! The baby is forming perfectly & everything looks normal!! She has two hands and feet, a healthy heart, & other organs look great! I told the sonographer that it always helps to have both hands & feet. She looked at me weird. I don't think she thought that was too funny! Anyways, We have a healthy girl!!!

If you look closely, she's waving "hello".

We'll See. . . .

Tomorrow is the big day! We'll finally get to see if we're having a boy or a girl!!! From the poll, most of you think that I'm having a girl, but it's only by a small margin! It has been a lot of fun hearing everyone's guesses and why they think they're right. It's kind of wierd too, though. When everyone stares to guess, it makes me feel like they're sizing me up or something. Mike & I are both really, really excited, and we don't care either way what it is. We just want a healthy, happy baby. We'll let you know!!!

Also, here's my first belly pic! My mom took it a few days ago. I think it just looks like I had one too many Twinkies. I still haven't worn any maternity clothes. Although, I don't think it will be too much longer. I don't have too many clothes that still fit comfortably. :) I do have this really great button extender that I'll probably start trying out. I hear it's better than the rubber band trick. (Thanks Brooke!)

Baby Update!

I'm now at 18 weeks and Baby Vennell is the size of a sweet potato!

Last week I had a doctors appointment, and everything seems to be going wonderfully! The doctor told me that I am one of the healthiest pregnant women she's ever seen, and that the baby is completely healthy too! The baby's heart rate was at 140, so that's right on the line of the old wives tale of whether or not it's a boy or a girl. I guess we'll just have to wait and see! I go in for an ultra sound on March 25th, so I have 23 days until we find out!!! Mike and I are really, really excited!! We're taking a poll on what everyone thinks we're having, so go vote!!!

Ist Trimester Down! 2 to go!

Hi everyone! Just an update: I am officially through my first trimester and working on the second! The first trimester couldn't have been any better! I did not have any morning sickness, and thanks to my chiropractor, my handsome husband, I have not had any backaches or pains! I'm not showing yet, so I don't have belly pics. Sorry!

Baby Vennell weighs about 1/2 an ounce now and is about the size of a plum!