WHOO!!! GATORFEST!!

This weekend was gatorfest in the Wack. We had such a great time! George had to work alot due to the loss Thursday night, so that was disappointing, but we still got to spend some time with him. Mom and Vince came in on Thursday and went to watch George coach (bad game to catch!). Then, Friday George worked and Mom, Vince, and I went shopping. I got some new maternity clothes from them for my birthday. We also went to Baby's R us and Registered! This was so much fun...and now I am finally done registering.We are registered at Baby's R Us, Target, and jcp.com. Heidi and Kirk got in late Friday night and we all stayed up and visited. It was so nice to catch up!
Then, Saturday we hit the gatorfest! Jimmy and Natalie were here too and we were excited to spend time with them also. We all touched live gators and Vince, Heidi, and Kirk rode in the air boats. We had good food (gator, roasted corn, sno cones, funnel cakes, fried pickles....a pregnant woman's utopia!!! LOL!) and shopped the vendors. Much fun! I got a painted tattoo on my arm that said Kyle! Of course, this started a new rumor I am sure...since people weren't sure why it didn't say George! Ha!
Saturday night we went to the concert and heard Corey Morrow and Roger Craiger. They were good and we saw alot of friends that we hadn't seen in awhile, and hopefully I made some new ones that I can start hanging out with....One bad thing did happen this week though! :( My ankles started swelling! We call them cankles! I have been trying to stay off of them and they look much better now. Kyle loved the music so much I thought he was going to jump right out of my tummy!!!
Sunday we put up the border in Kyle's nursery! It looks so cute! I am so excited...I can't wait for him to be here! I had such a good time this weekend, but was definately tuckered out when everyone left! Thank goodness I was off today so I could rest!
Oh, and my Nanny had to go in the hospital this weekend. We aren't sure exactly what is wrong yet, but please send up some prayers for her! I would be devastated to lose her....she is my Nanny!! Well, that catches things up. Can't wait for my next ob appt on Oct. 5th...Here are some pics from the weekend!

Catching you up on the Panthers...

The Anahuac Panthers are now 1-2 for the season. I haven't blogged on the last two games, so I thought I would catch up. We played Fort Bend Baptist at home on the 8th and we won! Our offense seemed to really wake up and the recievers were able to hold on to the ball this time! George was very proud, his defense once again held them to a small number of yards. The final score was 33-7.
Then, we get to this weeks game. George would rather forget about this one! We played Thurdsday night (due to gatorfest weekend) in Deerpark against Hitchcock. Our team seemed to play with no emotion or want to win. It was like they had never played football! The final score was 40 to 6....not a very exciting game to say the least. But, we aren't giving up on them. Next week will be better! Go Panthers!!!

This is the awesome diaper bag I bought yesterday! Ok, so it was a little pricey, but what a perfect bag that Mommy and Daddy won't mind carrying!  

Ok, so my kitchen is a mess and so is my face, but hey I was about to do my yoga video. Just wanted to post a 24 week prego pic-isn't Kyle getting so big!!!  

24 week appointment today

Today was our 24 week ob appointment. Everything is going great. Kyle's heart rate was again in the 150's and strong. He is kicking and punching like a pro now, so much in fact that Mommy is having a little trouble sleeping, but still thinks it is so fun to feel!! I have gained a total of 7.5lbs, and the Dr. says that is great. I am not having any swelling so far, and my blood pressures are within normal limits.

My next appointmet will be October 4th. This will be the big appointment! I will have my glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. They will do more bloodwork to make sure I am not anemic. I will have another ultrasound to mainly view my placenta and see if it has moved up some. Then, I will have an antibody screen and get my first (hopefully only) Rhogam injection. Then after that they said I will start coming to the Dr. every two weeks. I get to have a 4D ultrasound done at my 32 week appt, which I can't wait for that! SO COOL! Well, just wanted to update you all on the pregnancy. Here is what pregnancy.org says is happening with Rookie right now at 24 weeks--
Your baby weighs about 1.2 pounds and is about 8.4 inches from crown to rump (or just under 12 inches from head to heel). His or her lungs have started secreting surfactant, the substance that keeps the moist, interior surface of the lungs from sticking together; and he or she is practicing breathing. Your baby's eyes are also watching for light and its ears are listening to your heart beat and your stomach growl.

A pic of Kyle's bed and green walls.  

The mighty Anahuac Panthers as they enter Kyle White Stadium! 

Teaching and correcting, but always supportive. 

Coach Taylor pacing the sidelines.... 

First Football game

Well, the Anahuac Panthers had a heartbreaking loss this past Friday at home against the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks. George knew that the offense may be in trouble, and boy was he right. We lost 9-16 with like six yards to go for a touchdown in the fourth quarter and about 5 seconds left. Our quarterback threw into the endzone to a receiver and he dove for the ball, got his hands on it, and dropped it! It was so intense! The Panther's d-line did a great job holding the Hawks and even scored two of our points for us with a safety. The defense held Hardin-Jefferson to only 105 total yards on the night (passing and rushing). Coach Taylor was disappointed at the outcome of the game, but knew his d-line played well. Next week we play Fort Bend Baptist at home. The Panthers are at the field right now practicing (on Labor Day) to try and get a win this week. Coach Taylor did an awesome job coaching. He is definately a natural and really gets into the game. I tried to take some pictures of him coaching, but they didn't turn out too good, but I will try to post some anyway.
On the baby front-- Rookie is doing great. Very active and getting sronger. We have our 24 week appt. tomorrow. George and I got the baby bed yesterday and put it together last night. He also started painting the room. We chose a kind of minty sage green. Looks very cute, just needs one more coat. I washed his clothes and bedding yesterday and as soon as all the painting is done I will set it all up! I am so excited that his nursery is coming together.
Yesterday we got a visit from the Terry Taylor family. It was great to see them. Ryan has gotten so big. He is such a happy baby and very expressive. George actually held him some, but still refused to change a diaper! Just wait, his time is coming! LOL! Brooke is still cute as ever. She is taking ballet and showed me some of her moves. She is a very good spinner!
We have alot coming up these next couple weeks. I am planning a trip to BCS/Flynn this next weekend to visit grandparents, and then the next weekend is gatorfest here in the "wack." Mom, Vince, Heidi and Kirk are all coming to stay the weekend with us and attend the festivites! We are looking forward to spending time with everyone!

Week 23

The Anahuac panthers have their first home game this week against Hardin Jefferson. George is optimistic and excited. Rookie and I are doing good. I started doing a prenatal yoga video this week. Some of the poses are really tough, but I am sure I will get better. It sure has helped my lower back pain already. We will be 23 weeks this Thursday on the 31st. Thought I would update what Rookie is doing right now at 23 weeks--
Your baby now weighs a little less than one pound, and is about 8 inches from crown to rump (or about 11.5 inches head to heel). He or she is continuing to develop facial features and you are probably feeling a lot of movement as your baby continues to explore its body and world in the comfort of his or her own personal "living womb." Your baby now has eyes that open and close, ears that can hear, and a thumb well worth sucking. If you notice feel your baby making regular, jerky movements, don't panic - your baby has the hiccups! The hiccups are harmless for baby but can be annoying for you if they last for a long period of time.

This is the bedding we chose for Kyle's bedroom. I ordered it from JC Penney's and we really love it! It is all sports(what else?!)--the theme is called Home Run. I love all the colors! We plan to paint the walls in his room the light green color, like a football field. Preparing for Rookie is so much fun!!

Beware of the Belly!!!!

Ok, so I have been having a little trouble getting used to this belly lately! When I am at work and I wash my hands I have been coming away from the sink with a soaked belly..LOL! I don't even realize its touching the sink until I walk away and feel wet. Then, occasionally I misjudge my size and when I try to walk between two close people or objects my belly brushes against it! Very embarassing, but funny too! I am getting the hang of keeping my balance though, I just have to go slower than I am used too.
But, yesterday my belly and I created a problem that could have been really bad! I left for work at 5:45 am like always, and at about 11:30 George called me at work. I knew something must be wrong since he was calling me on a Friday in the middle of the day. As soon as I picked up the phone he said "What are you trying to do, blow me up." Of course I had no idea what he was talking about. Come to find out when he decided to come home for lunch (and thank God he did because he usually doesn't) the house smelled horrible, like a gas leak. He discovered that the stove top was partially on and leaking gas. Now, I haven't cooked in about two days (I know, terrible me!) so I knew it hadn't been on that long. We finally realized the only way it could have happened. My prenatal vitamins are in a cabinet above the stove and when I got one that morning before work my belly must have hit the stove and turned it on!!!! I love my fat little belly, but we have got to work on some things! Guess I have to pay much more attention to what it could be touching, and I should move my prenatal vitamins to a better place. Everything turned out fine. George opened all the windows and turned on all the fans and it was pretty much gone by the time we got home last night. Lesson we learned.....BEWARE OF THE BELLY! LOL!!

George took this of my belly! I thought it was too funny not to post! My belly button is gonna become an outie sometime soon I think! LOL!!  

My profile at 20 weeks. Wearing my scrubs that I don't think will fit much longer!  

This was the best pic I could get of the 20 week ultrasound. This one shows his profile. I couldn't get the one that shows he is a boy to look good enough to post, it was too blurry.  

Rookie and I are doing good! I am just feeling really tired and moody all the sudden. I think he is just growing alot, but it almost feels like the first trimester again! Good thing I work only three days a week, so I can get my rest. Besides that we are doing good. I am feeling more and more tiny flutters daily. Mostly at night. My next OB appt is set for September 5th. This is what pregnancy.org says is going on with me and Rookie right now. We will be 21 weeks this thursday!
Week Twenty
You're half way there!
The rapid growth stage is about over. While things have slowed down, this next stage is vital to survival.
The baby's heart grows stronger. Find a quiet place, lay flat on your back. Locate your own heartbeat by finding your pulse. Next lay your hand on your belly. You may be able to distinguish the two heartbeats!
His legs are reaching their relative size. With the increase muscle develop occurring as well, you will start feeling much more than tiny flutter kicks soon!
Immunities are being transferred from you to your baby now. These immune cells will protect her from viruses you've already had for up to six months after birth!
The nerve cells for taste, smell, hearing, seeing, and touch are now developing in specialized areas of the brain. Production slows down as existing nerve cells grow larger and make more complex connections.
Your baby may startle in reaction to loud sounds. Amazingly, she can actually hear noises outside of the womb. Familiar voices, music, and sounds that baby becomes accustomed to during her development stages often are calming after birth.
Baby is about 6.46 inches (16.4cm) and weighs around 10.58 ounces (300g).

Big Baby News!!!

Today was my big 20 week OB appointment. George was unable to go with me, since today was his first day of school. Which, was a little disappointing, but hey, he had to work. First I had my ultrasound. The tech asked me what names we had picked out and then I heard her typing something on the ultrasound. She then turned the screen toward me where I could see an arrow pointing to what she said was a penis sticking straight up and the name KYLE ANDREW written over it! I was so excited. I couldn't get back to Anahuac fast enough to tell George. I stopped and picked up lunch for us and met him for lunch at the school. He had this funny grin on his face and couldn't quit smiling at me! Finally he said, so, TELL ME! I handed him the picture and he looked close. Then his face lit up and he hugged me, followed by a high five and a OH YEAH!!! It was so cute. His chest automatically poked out and he was so excited! We would have loved a girl too, but this was really what George wanted first! Of course, my Dad is so excited too! He can't wait...and frankly I can't either! I hope the next 20 weeks go by fast!
After the ultrasound I had my regular OB appt. I have only gained three lbs since my first appt, which the doctor said was fine. The tetra screen we did (which tests for down syndrome tendencies) came back negative. She did have one concern though. She said my placenta implanted a little low and is close to the cervix. I am concerned about a previa, but she said most likely the further along I get the longer my cervix will get and it won't be a problem. They plan to do another ultrasound at 28 weeks to look at the placenta again. Baby Kyle's heart rate was strong and 155 bpm.
Our scanner is broken so I couldn't scan the ultrasound pic into my blog! :( I also tried taking a picture of it, but couldn't get it to turn out...SO, no new pics for now. Just wanted to let everyone know the great news! We are so blessed!