30 Week Doctor Visit - Only 66 Days to Go...

This past week I have been busy with baby stuff (and being sick with allergies). I organized the clothes in Khloe's drawers (sock drawer, onsies, bottoms, gowns/sleepers, toys, etc.). Everyone keeps telling me to stop buying stuff or else there will be nothing left for anyone else to buy her. LOL I can't help it! I finished registering at my top 3 places (The Baby's Room, The Final Touch and Target). I designed the Shower Invitations (at The Final Touch in Bentonville)and Thank You cards... and oh, are they adorable!! The invitation I designed was per Kevin's mother's request for the Shower that she is throwing me. Her shower will be in a couple of weeks... it's mainly for their side of the family and close friends of Kevin's parents. I don't even know some of the guests coming to that shower. That shower will be on May 9th. The shower that the girls are throwing me (my friend shower) will be June 6th.

My 30-week doctor visit this past Wednesday was good. Everything is going smoothly. I got my Glucose Test Results back (you know... the THREE HOUR test) and finally the results are good. I DO NOT have pregnancy diabetes. Yeah!!! What a huge relief! Thanks for all the prayers! I have only gained 2 lbs this month... Yippee! I lied in an earlier post... I thought I had already gained my entire pregnancy weight in the first 7 months, but that was not true (that would be 30 lbs total). To my surprise, one of the nurses that weighs me at my checkups told me that I was doing really good and that I had only gained 21 lbs so far. LET'S CELEBRATE... Woo Hoo! I am doing a lot better than I thought. I still have horrid back pain (non-stop). So, Dr. Cunningham prescribed me a back brace that fits under my tummy... it pushes my belly up to relieve some stress on my back. I tried wearing it after my appointment Wednesday, but I hated it. It rolled down and didn't seem to fit me right. Ugh! So much for relief! LOL I'm still craving the soft round ice (Sonic's ice). I get a large ice water with EXTRA ice there every day now... I thought I would survive this entire pregnancy with NO cravings - guess I was wrong. LOL I can, also, drink a case (24-bottles) of bottled water in 3 days - I crave it, too. I guess that is a good craving to have!

Now only 66 days to go... can't believe Baby Khloe is ALMOST HERE!

Here is the invitation that I designed from scratch for my 1st Baby Shower... The Background Color is dark chocolate and the words and dots are limish/kiwi green and medium pink.
(The colors look funny on this scanned invitation... just imagine the right colors!)

My 30 1/2 Weeks Belly Shot... Yes, she grew massively in the last month!!


I'll post more SOON... Have a good weekend! XOXO

Kevin & Peyton's Outdoor Adventure Weekend...

I don't think my boys could have picked out a more crummy weekend to go on a nature adventure... but, they had a great time anyway. The camped out near Kyle's Landing south of Jasper, AR (on the Buffalo River) this past weekend. Peyton had his first baseball game of the season and after it was over (before noon) they hightailed it out Kayak and all to begin their adventurous weekend. The thing is that the weather was horrible, but it never rained on their parade. All their friends were wimps and wouldn't take the thrill of surviving intense weather conditions like them, so the Saturday night, they manned it on their own. Crazy, I know. They set up camp after exploring the area... only to end up sleeping in the back of Kevin's Hummer for the night. The thunderstorms were TOO intense. LOL So, they cozied up in the truck, while I sat at home fearing the weather conditions and wondering were they were and if they were okay. Did I mention that I called them a million times and NO ANSWER. Yeah, cell phone service was non-existent there. I thought of all the things that could go wrong... with it only being Kevin and Peyton and no one else around... boy, those were not good thoughts. But, they were soldiers. The hiked and explored the amazing caves and experienced some of the most beautiful waterfalls you'll ever see! The Park Ranger explained to them that they wished the buffalo's water level was always this way, because it makes it a good time and it is the only time to enjoy all the natural waterfalls and rapids along the river. Neato! Kevin is the most knowledgeable outdoors man I have ever met... he is Survivor Man himself! Business man by day and nature enthusiast by night. What a great combination! :o) Anyway, they survived the storms and enjoyed their floating/kayaking trip with their friends the next day. Several of their friends showed up the next day to enjoy that part of the trip... not everyone, though. It was their annual "Dads/Kids" Float trip!

Enjoy some of the pictures Kevin and Peyton took on their Adventure...

Peyton Wins 1st Baseball Game of Season!!

Peyton's baseball team (The Angels) won their first game of the season Saturday! It was supposed to pour down rain, but luckily we were the first teams to play on Saturday and our game started at 10am before all the lovely rain came. They played the Astros (which is the same team they scrimmaged on Wednesday night). They WON! The score was 6-3... what a way to start off the season... a victory! Yippee! They played really well. Peyton was one of the few to score a run for the team. I captured a GREAT picture of him sliding into home base... dust in face and all! LOL

Here are some pictures taken at Peyton's first game on Saturday...







After the game, Kevin and Peyton left for their weekend camping trip near Kyle's Landing south of Jasper. They camped, hiked and kiyaked part of the Buffalo River. It was the annual Dad/Kids float trip. I was worried about them, though, because they camped through some major storms last night. Yikes! But, they are home safely! Whew!

3D/4D Ultrasound Session at What's Kickin' Ultrasound Today!

We finally had our 3D/4D Ultrasound session at What's Kickin' Ultrasound in Bentonville. Our session lasted about 40 minutes or so. The equipment wasn't as advanced as I had hoped it would be. The 3D pics are not as clear as some doctor's offices... especially Pinnacle Hills. But, they were still cute! We don't have our DVD right now because they have to add music to it and edit it to look adorable. :o) So, I should get it in the mail in a day or two. I do, though, have all the pics (color and bw) on the cd. It was a very spa-like atmosphere there. The ladies were really nice, too! The only sucky thing is that I didn't turn the vibration on in my massage chair, so I sat there the whole time without gettin massaged. Duh!! LOL

Khloe was really funny. She was an active girl the entire time. You'll see when I post the video clip. She kept stretching... pointing her finger... trying to touch her face and my cord... kicking... crossing her arms and legs... trying to suck her thumb, but the best she got was her fist... and she even yawned a couple of times. It was great watching her. I just hope it's not a sign of what is to come... hyperactivity?! Nah! LOL She kept trying to cozy up to my cord and by doing so she was preventing us (most of the time) from getting a good view of her entire, little face. She has little round cheeks. Awe! Can't wait to really see her...

HERE ARE SOME OF THE BETTER 3D PICTURES FROM MY SESSION TODAY...

Awe... My favorite profile shot of her... look at her cute, little ear!

She was trying to hide her face here...

She's all scrunched up and crossing her feet...

She was trying to suck her thumb here... almost made it!

A good shot of her full face... sweet little cheeks!

I'm not sure why in 3D pictures babies noses look so wide when they move... her nose is actually really petite!

A cute shot of her round head, baby face and she's even pointing her finger!

She's trying to pull my cord here - she's cozied up to it!

She thinks my cord is her security blanket...



I cannot believe that I have 75 days left. Wow! I am already 29 weeks and a few days along. I will be going back to see my doctor next Wednesday for my 30 week checkup. Hopefully he will have my Glucose results. I don't know how the test turned out, yet. I'm patiently waiting... Other than that, I am doing good! I have massive backaches on a daily basis... sitting or standing - either way hurts! :( I have started craving crushed soft ice (you know the kind at sonic) in the last week. I had the same craving with Peyton... strange! LOL I am also craving fruit like crazy! Atleast Khloe will like her fruits when she is born. :o)

My belly is growing NON-STOP... it is already REALLY big - I can't believe it. Just wait until I post my 7 1/2 mos photos... you'll be in shock! Friends have actually told me that my belly is huge. Crazy! I guess the only thing that will help my belly get back to normal after this baby comes is surgery... and I'm not afraid. LOL

Good night!

Custom Baby Bedding Ordered - FINAL!!

Last night, I decided once and for all the bedding that I am going to use in Khloe's nursery. I ordered it at 11pm last night. No changing my mind this time. I know! What's my problem... Khloe isn't even here, yet, and I am getting bored with everything I originally choose for her nursery. Pinks bore me... don't get me wrong, I love pink, but an overload is too much! I'm trying to do hints of pink with majority green and brown. Man... this has been tough. The original custom baby bedding that I have had picked out all these months started to bore me. I want something more flashy and elegant. Something that is perfect for the new miss priss in the house. That's why I am going with the set below. I decided to use Giraffe prints, pinks, limish/sagey green and of course dark chocolate. It was quite a bit more (cost wise) than the other set, but you're only a baby once, right?? It's darling!!! I think you will ALL agree. :o) Can't wait to see it. It will be 4-6 weeks before I get it though... that's a long time to wait! Ugh!! The good news is that I can't change my mind this time... she is already starting to make it. I ordered through an awesome baby bedding boutique in New York... and boy can she sew! It will be perfect! The blanket in the pictures below will be a little different... I didn't like the small patchwork on the blanket, so we are doing a different pattern and leaving out the leaopard print. I have decided to buy matching fabric (minky dots and the same prints) to make my own throw pillows (it's easy to make if you have a sewing machine). I am also going to paint two large canvas paintings for her room. One will be an adorable girly giraffe and the other will be a modern bunny. It will be cute!

Here is the Custom Crib Bedding that I Ordered Yesterday...





Here are the Canvas' that I will be Painting. The Colors will be Different... Chocolates, Pinks and Greens only...



Let me know what you think... I hope you like it as much as I do!

I'll post another blog later today. We have our 3D-4D Ultrasound session today at 5:30 pm at What's Kickin' Ultrasounds in Bentonville. Can't wait! I'll post pics of Khloe!!!

My Niece's Pictures... Surprise to Her Momma!

Yesterday I got to pick up the surprise to my brother and sister-in-law. My niece, Ava, had stayed the night with us a couple weeks ago. When she stayed over, I thought I would take her to get a new dress and straighten her her (she normally has very curly hair)to go get her pictures professionally taken. Angela and Ramon are busy alot, so it has been hard for them to get Ava's pictures taken on a regular basis. I was a pictures FREAK when Peyton was little... he has tons and tons and tons of professional pictures in boxes. Ava has only had her pictures taken when she was a baby and then again this year for gymnastics. That's it. So, I thought I would take her myself and save her mother from the hassle. So... we had FUN! She was SUCH A MODEL! She did not take one bad picture... not ONE!!! I truly think Ava should be in pageants... she is absolutely the most adorable little girl I have EVER seen (I promise I am not just saying that because she is my niece!). :o) So, $100 worth of fun and memories later... I gave Angela Ava's pictures yesterday. She was so happy and surprised. She LOVED them! It really cheered her up a little after her mother's funeral yesterday! :( Couldn't have been better timing! I have the copyright to all the pictures as well, so I'm sure we'll be printing many extras for everyone in the family and friends!!! It was worth every penny! I love that little girl!!!!!

Here is the little princess herself...

Crib Furniture Set Up - 4-12-09 (Easter)

Thursday morning, I went in for the more extensive Glucose Blood Testing at Willow Creek Hospital. It was not much more than a pain in the butt (or arm - LOL). I arrived at 8:30am to have the first blood work drawn (a big tube full). Then, I had to drink the awful glucose drink (icky!). After the drink I had my blood taken again at 9:45am, 10:45am and finally 11:45am. So, all together several big tubes of blood and four needles... no biggie, right? I'm a big girl... LOL! It really is a good thing though that needles don't bother me. Anyway, the drink made me really dizzy and lightheaded again, so I hope the results are bad, again. It's crazy. They will send the blood off for extensive testing and then give the results to my OB/GYN, Dr. Cunningham. I hope I know something this week!

Thursday night I found out that my sister-in-law's mother, Cheryl Sweet, had passed away. I felt so terrible! She was too young. I hope Angela is dealing with it well... I haven't even had a chance to talk to her about it! I'll be praying for them. My poor niece and nephew... I'll bet they are sad! :( God Bless you, Cheryl!

We got to pick up our Crib Furniture for Khloe's Nursery on Saturday. I was SO excited! We couldn't put the crib together and unload the dressers until yesterday, though, because Peyton had Baseball practice immediately after we picked up the crib furniture. So... we hurried down to the Baseball Fields and practiced for a couple of hours. Kevin is helping coach this year!

Sunday (EASTER) we went to church and stuck around church for a Easter Cookout (or cook in, rather) and an indoor Easter egg hunt. Peyton got to hunt for 3000 eggs that was hidden in the church. He found quite a few of them... He had fun! After we got home from church, we met Kevin' dad at our house and the two of them carried in and assembled the crib and furniture. Boy, I am so glad that we didn't order the other crib set... it was way bigger and I'm not sure it would have fit in her room. Yikes! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Crib set that we ended up buying - It's Perfect!!! Now, I have to get busy decorating her nursery... won't be long until she is here. It's still another 4 weeks, though, until I get her custom bedding, lamp and valances. :( I don't think I can wait that long... I want to see it NOW! LOL

Other than all that, I feel good. My back hurts NON-STOP and it really is getting old. Khloe isn't kicking as extreme as she has been up until now. She starting to relax some. But, the little stinker still kicks me hard when she feels like it! LOL I will be 29 weeks along on Wednesday. I'm in the 3rd Trimester (Thank God!). We will get our 3D/4D Ultrasound done at What's Kickin' Ultrasounds in Bentonville on Thursday... can't wait to get a better look at our little girl! :O)

Here are some pictures from Peyton's Practice Saturday...




Here are pics of Khloe's Crib Furniture Set - Set up on 4-12-09!

28 Week Doctor Visit - Glucose Testing

This morning I went in for my Glucose Testing at my doctor's office. The results were not good. They said I failed my test and my blood sugar level was high. They gave me a form to go into a more intense Glucose Testing at the Women's hospital - Willow Creek - which will last 3 hours. Ugh!! I knew the test results would not be good when I was feeling light headed and faintish minutes after drinking the Glucose Orange flavored water. Now, I will find out how bad it is tomorrow morning when I go in for my lovely 3-hour test. Dr. Cunningham told me to bring a book, because it will be long and boring. Basically what all of this means is they are looking at me as borderline diabetic and I will have to change my diet completely to prevent complications, etc. Baby is fine... won't affect her. But, I could have reoccurences of diabetic reactions in the future after this pregnancy is over. I'm at risk now. No fun!! Let's hope the testing goes well tomorrow! Please pray and keep your fingers crossed for me... I don't want to be limited on what I eat and do. :( I'll let you know more when I get the results back from Willow Creek. Baby Khloe's heartbeat was perfect and she was very active today... little stinker! One good thing is that my iron levels were fine... when I was preggers with Peyton my Iron was very deficient and I had to take extra pills. It's so weird how two pregnancies can be COMPLETELY different... both of mine were like night and day! Strange! Another bad thing is that I have already gained my total "allowed" pregnancy weight... and I still have under three months left to go. I don't see where the weight is going. Nothing is growing really besides my belly. I hope she is not a BIG baby! YIKES!!

I know you guys are going to think I am CRAZY, but I changed my mind again about the nursery crib furniture set. Don't worry... it's been ordered and I pick it up from the Baby's Room Friday... so no more changes! LOL I decided on the very first crib furniture set that I fell in love... always trust your first instinct, I guess! It's the April Collection by Creations. Too cute... and it matches all the wood in our house INCLUDING our hard wood floors! I didn't change my mind about the Crib Bedding set, though... I still love it so much and can't wait until it gets here! We get to get busy on the nursery - FINALLY - this weekend! Hooray!!!!

Here's a picture of the April Crib Furniture Set we ordered... we ordered the nightstand, crib, rails, adult rails and dressor/hutch combo. Just enough furniture for her nursery! It's too darling and modern!

My Canton, Texas Trip... (4-2-09--4-5-09)

I just got back from our road trip to Canton, Texas. Gosh, Texas is so gorgeous this time of year! Everything down there is already green... the pastures and ranches are so serene! Although, their allergens are just as bad as ours. Ugh! I suffered a little down there, too, with a stuffy nose and sinus pressure... oh and sneezing and aching. LOL Nothing new, huh?! Overall the trip went really well. It's a LONG road trip for a 7 mos preggers woman, though! It was impossible to get comfy - no matter what! Sleep... well, lets NOT talk about the sleep deprivation that I am experiencing right now! Grr!!

The reason for the trip is Kevin's parents have a permanent booth in Canton at First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas. They sell a product that they took over about a year ago... hair bows. I also sold some of my tutus down there this year. It's a great little business! They sell their bows so cheap, but do really well... everyone that are regular shoppers in Canton always comes each month to buy more bows for dirt cheap prices (seriously, they sell some of the same hair bows that Dillard's sells, except their prices are $0.75-2.50 vs Dillard's prices $8.00-11.00... it's CRAZY). They know them as the "Bow People" down there. My mother-in-law, Mary, is a CPA during tax season, so that is why someone needed to go in her place. I brought along my little sister, Jen... who by the way was a fantastic Sales woman. :) We didn't really get to shop alot the whole weekend... maybe a total of 2 hours (I know... it's sad!), which is unfortunate, because there are SO many cute booths to shop down there... miles and miles... you could never see it all in one weekend! Some of the coolest stuff ever... oh, and if you have babies or dogs, then you'll be in paradise. There are tons of boutiques/booths that sell specialty items for them.

To explain the sleeping problems that I experienced... imagine being a 7 mos along pregnant woman (with a pretty good sized belly already) and having to share a twin bed with your 18 year old sister... maybe that explains my problems I experienced. LOL Oh, and it was in a motor home. Most of the vendors there bring their motor homes and that is there sleeping quarters for the weekend. LOL So, I had about 4 feet to get dressed in and my sleeping space was smaller than a small couch. Yikes! Needless to say... no sleep in Heather's world and I need to go get my back adjusted and a good prenatal massage. Know of any massage therapists that specialize in Prenatal?? I'm desperate!! LOL

The good news is that sales were decent... we made it through it... Texas was beautiful... I'm home safe and sound... AND I even managed to buy some adorable items for Khloe's nursery! I'm posting a couple pictures of my purchases below... too cute!!

Here are pics of the items I bought Khloe in Canton...

A personalized Corkboard for her nursery... The vendor custom made it with the colors of her nursery!!


A cutsie hand-made outfit by the vendor "Simply Puzzled" - includes dress and hair accessory!!


Here are pics of their Booth in Canton, Texas...





It was really dark this day that I took pics... sorry! The pic below shows my little sis selling bows!