Wow time flies! Miller went to her 1 month old appointment and received a glowing report. She topped the scales at 10 lbs and 13 oz and was 22 inches long. We officially have a little chunk our hands! Miller also started smiling more and has been really getting more active during the day. She loves her play mat!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Time to catch up
So in an effort to catch the blog up I think this will be one big entry for the last few weeks of Miller's life. So week 2 &3 took daddy back to work which left mommy home. Fortunately my mom was able to stay with me for 2 additional weeks to help me out. Mom was great. She cooked and cleaned and took Miller so I could get rest. I was able to even get my hair done one day. My mom left when Miller was 3 weeks and 1 day and it was super hard to see her leave. I must confess I even cried when we left her at the airport. I've never been a hugely emotional person but now that I have a daughter I find myself a bit more emotional. I have recently kidded with my mom that it sure would be nice if they lived closer. I actually wasn't kidding and I do hope Miller will be able to grow up closer to both sets of her grandparents
During week 2 and 3 Miller began holding her head up. She is certainly strong and was able to keep her head up for several seconds at a time. We occasionally saw her smile but I'm pretty sure it was mostly due to gas
Now on to week 4. Mommy and Miller were home alone...aghhh...boy was there lots to do. Somehow I figured it out and I don't think Tim and I missed any meals and we had clean clothes! I think I am starting to get the hang of this! Miller and I ventured out several times and I certainly am getting an arm workout each time I load her in my car. I guess I am finally realizing having a convertible I not the most practical car to have with a baby!
During week 2 and 3 Miller began holding her head up. She is certainly strong and was able to keep her head up for several seconds at a time. We occasionally saw her smile but I'm pretty sure it was mostly due to gas
Now on to week 4. Mommy and Miller were home alone...aghhh...boy was there lots to do. Somehow I figured it out and I don't think Tim and I missed any meals and we had clean clothes! I think I am starting to get the hang of this! Miller and I ventured out several times and I certainly am getting an arm workout each time I load her in my car. I guess I am finally realizing having a convertible I not the most practical car to have with a baby!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Week One- Lots of visitors!
Miller had lots of visitors her week of life including: Grandma and Grandpa Tubb, Uncle John, Aunt Amy, cousin John Evan, cousin Abby, Great Uncle Rob and Sandy! Everyone loved her and had there very own special moments with the little girl. Something that is very cool is Miller shares her birthday with her big cousin Abby. Guess we will have to have twice as much cake now on July 1st! Miller certainly enjoyed all her extra snuggles with her family.
Week one was very tough for mommy and Miller. Mommy had great difficulty feeding Miller and when we went for our first pediatrician appointment, Miller had lost too much weight. Our doctor, Dr Matthews sent us to a lactation consultant immediately. I was very adamant that I wanted to breastfeed and the doctor was very supportive but if Miller and I were going to be successful we needed a lot of help. So off Mommy, Daddy, and Miller went. We had an awesome experience with the lactation consultant and after 2 consultations, Miller had gained all her weight back. So we returned to the pediatrician when she was one week old and Miller got a glowing report. Guess Miller is just as determined as her mommy is.
Here are a few pictures of Miller at week one
Week one was very tough for mommy and Miller. Mommy had great difficulty feeding Miller and when we went for our first pediatrician appointment, Miller had lost too much weight. Our doctor, Dr Matthews sent us to a lactation consultant immediately. I was very adamant that I wanted to breastfeed and the doctor was very supportive but if Miller and I were going to be successful we needed a lot of help. So off Mommy, Daddy, and Miller went. We had an awesome experience with the lactation consultant and after 2 consultations, Miller had gained all her weight back. So we returned to the pediatrician when she was one week old and Miller got a glowing report. Guess Miller is just as determined as her mommy is.
Here are a few pictures of Miller at week one
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| Coming home from the hospital |
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| My first bath, I hated it, but now I really love them! |
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| My Cousin Abby (we share the same birthday) |
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| My cousin John Evan |
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| Grandma and her grands |
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| My brother and I |
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| Grandpa Snuggling with me |
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| Daddy Kisses are the best |
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| our "little frog" |
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| Riley the babysitter |
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| Her first shopping trip! |
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| the kids and grands! |
Monday, July 25, 2011
July 1, 2011
Today was the day Tim and I will never forget!
So as a continuation from the last post, Tim and I arrived at the hospital around 6am. We met our nurses and the care team that would be helping me. I also met with the doctor who explained the induction procedure. Being induced is a multi-step process so I was prepared by all the staff that there was a very real chance that Baby Girl would not be arriving until quite possible July 2nd. At this point I didn't care...I knew there was an end in sight!
So the steps for induction are as follows:
1) receive 25 mg of Cervidol (suppose to soften the cervix)
2) receive another 75 mg of Cervidol (help with softening and encouraging dilation). The second does is generally given 3-4 hours after the first dose
3) Start receiving Pitocin (actual drug that brings on labor). This is given sveral hours after the last dose of Cervidol
So as you can see this is a pretty lengthy process. Tim and I settled in and started watching Wimbledon, and we just relished the last few moments of peacefulness. Around 8:45 am I was given the fist dose of Cervidol. I really didn't feel any different until around 10:15...oh boy things were changing! I had my first real contraction at 10:15am. Tim was watching the monitor and we were all taking bets on who was going into labor next (we could see what was going on in the other rooms with our monitor). My nurse came in to check on me and she said I see you are having some contractions...yup sure was... but apparently nothing to get too excited over. So a couple hours has come and gone. Around 12:15pm I had to go to the bathroom very badly. I was having lots of pain but was a bit afraid to tell anyone. So after sitting in the bathroom with teas in y eyes I returned to my bed around 12:45pm. The doctor came in to check on me but unfortunately I was told I was still 1cm dilated...WHAT!!!! Anyways the doctor told my parents to go get some lunch as we had a long ways to go, and then my nurse came in again and told me she was going to go get her lunch too. Just as my luck would have it, the minute Tim and I were alone I started experiencing excruciating pain. I started having contractions every few minutes. So around 1pm the charge nurse came to check on me (my nurse was still at lunch) and I told her I was in tons of pain and wanted some medicine. Within the next few minutes my nurse comes into the room and says...wow I have been watching you have lots of contractions.I told her I wanted some medicine as the pain was becoming more intolerable. At this point they went ahead and called for my doctor (Dr. Arluck) as well as the anesthesiologist. It was now closer to 1:15pm. Dr Arluck arrived and was amazed and said I was now 9cm dilated. At that point my water broke and I knew this baby was coming soon! The anesthesiologist showed up but it was too late to get an epidural and I started pushing. A side note I was really scared about the epidural and prayed God would help me get through the pain without one and he did just that! My mom also walked in the room after lunch and the doctor told her "a lot has happened since you left" I motioned for my mom to stay and she came to the bedside. Tim helped me remain calm and I focused on him the entire time...I am so thankful for my best friend and love him more and more each day! Well after 30 minutes of pushing....Miller Joyce Harcourt was born at 1:45pm on July 1st! Everyone was surprised at how quickly she came and I never actually went through the whole induction process.
Bliss had arrived and Tim and I were in love!
Here are a few pictures of me waiting for Miller and of Tim and I meeting Miller for the first time
So as a continuation from the last post, Tim and I arrived at the hospital around 6am. We met our nurses and the care team that would be helping me. I also met with the doctor who explained the induction procedure. Being induced is a multi-step process so I was prepared by all the staff that there was a very real chance that Baby Girl would not be arriving until quite possible July 2nd. At this point I didn't care...I knew there was an end in sight!
So the steps for induction are as follows:
1) receive 25 mg of Cervidol (suppose to soften the cervix)
2) receive another 75 mg of Cervidol (help with softening and encouraging dilation). The second does is generally given 3-4 hours after the first dose
3) Start receiving Pitocin (actual drug that brings on labor). This is given sveral hours after the last dose of Cervidol
So as you can see this is a pretty lengthy process. Tim and I settled in and started watching Wimbledon, and we just relished the last few moments of peacefulness. Around 8:45 am I was given the fist dose of Cervidol. I really didn't feel any different until around 10:15...oh boy things were changing! I had my first real contraction at 10:15am. Tim was watching the monitor and we were all taking bets on who was going into labor next (we could see what was going on in the other rooms with our monitor). My nurse came in to check on me and she said I see you are having some contractions...yup sure was... but apparently nothing to get too excited over. So a couple hours has come and gone. Around 12:15pm I had to go to the bathroom very badly. I was having lots of pain but was a bit afraid to tell anyone. So after sitting in the bathroom with teas in y eyes I returned to my bed around 12:45pm. The doctor came in to check on me but unfortunately I was told I was still 1cm dilated...WHAT!!!! Anyways the doctor told my parents to go get some lunch as we had a long ways to go, and then my nurse came in again and told me she was going to go get her lunch too. Just as my luck would have it, the minute Tim and I were alone I started experiencing excruciating pain. I started having contractions every few minutes. So around 1pm the charge nurse came to check on me (my nurse was still at lunch) and I told her I was in tons of pain and wanted some medicine. Within the next few minutes my nurse comes into the room and says...wow I have been watching you have lots of contractions.I told her I wanted some medicine as the pain was becoming more intolerable. At this point they went ahead and called for my doctor (Dr. Arluck) as well as the anesthesiologist. It was now closer to 1:15pm. Dr Arluck arrived and was amazed and said I was now 9cm dilated. At that point my water broke and I knew this baby was coming soon! The anesthesiologist showed up but it was too late to get an epidural and I started pushing. A side note I was really scared about the epidural and prayed God would help me get through the pain without one and he did just that! My mom also walked in the room after lunch and the doctor told her "a lot has happened since you left" I motioned for my mom to stay and she came to the bedside. Tim helped me remain calm and I focused on him the entire time...I am so thankful for my best friend and love him more and more each day! Well after 30 minutes of pushing....Miller Joyce Harcourt was born at 1:45pm on July 1st! Everyone was surprised at how quickly she came and I never actually went through the whole induction process.
Bliss had arrived and Tim and I were in love!
Here are a few pictures of me waiting for Miller and of Tim and I meeting Miller for the first time
waiting patiently
showing my contractions
7lbs 5 oz and 20 inches long!
meeting daddy
meeting mommy and daddy
meeting grandpa
meeting grandma
Daddy and Mommy call these Frodo toes
so sweet and beautiful!
Time for lots of updates!!
Induction Date- June 30th, 2011
Well as many of you know my induction date did not go as planned. Tim and I went out for a nice dinner before we were suppose to head to the hospital. We had called ahead of time and the hospital was pretty busy. The charge nurse said she would call me closer to my time which was 7:30 to update me on the bed situation. As you can guess I was pretty upset because at this point I was DONE with being pregnant. Well to make a long story short we never heard from the nurse so we decided to head to the hospital anyways and see if the little girl was on her on her way! After several hours of being there and with no change in my progress (I was still 1cm dilated- just like I had been for 3 weeks!) I was sent home and told to return early the next morning. I must confess I cried the whole way home. I tried to get a little sleep, but honestly I felt like a 5 year old on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa to arrive, so not much sleep was had. Well Tim and I woke up around 4:30am on July 1st and called the hospital. The nurse had a room ready for me and told us to go have a nice breakfast as it was going to be a long day. So Tim and I were off to one of our favorite restaurants...Waffle House! I ate a huge breakfast as I thought this may be my last meal for sometime!
Here are pictures of me of Tim and I on my actual due date and the last picture is of us on our original induction date!
Wow I sure was huge!
Well as many of you know my induction date did not go as planned. Tim and I went out for a nice dinner before we were suppose to head to the hospital. We had called ahead of time and the hospital was pretty busy. The charge nurse said she would call me closer to my time which was 7:30 to update me on the bed situation. As you can guess I was pretty upset because at this point I was DONE with being pregnant. Well to make a long story short we never heard from the nurse so we decided to head to the hospital anyways and see if the little girl was on her on her way! After several hours of being there and with no change in my progress (I was still 1cm dilated- just like I had been for 3 weeks!) I was sent home and told to return early the next morning. I must confess I cried the whole way home. I tried to get a little sleep, but honestly I felt like a 5 year old on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa to arrive, so not much sleep was had. Well Tim and I woke up around 4:30am on July 1st and called the hospital. The nurse had a room ready for me and told us to go have a nice breakfast as it was going to be a long day. So Tim and I were off to one of our favorite restaurants...Waffle House! I ate a huge breakfast as I thought this may be my last meal for sometime!
Here are pictures of me of Tim and I on my actual due date and the last picture is of us on our original induction date!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Overcooked! 40 weeks and 3 days pregnant!
I find myself saying this a lot these days, "Yes I am still pregnant!" I know everyone means well but it is so frustrating to get asked the question 25 times a day! So as I write this for all the inquiring minds, "Yes I am still pregnant!"
I know I have not updated in some time so I am not sure exactly where I left off. But in the last few weeks not much has changed with the impending arrival of baby Girl. The only thing that has changed is that I am more and more uncomfortable each day. To give you the latest update, I went to the doc on my due date hoping to hear some good news, like we need to go ahead and check you in as you are in labor...but no such luck! In fact Tim will tell you I cried when they told me I had not made much progress. Baby Girl is proving to be stubborn much like her mommy! So we all talked about next options. Of course I was ready to schedule an induction that day but after the doctor explained to me that this would not be the best advice (chances of having a C-Section are greater) I ultimately took his advice and we decided to wait. However he did go ahead and schedule me for an induction at 7:30pm on June 30th if she has not made her grand entrance by then. I was measuring 40 1/2 weeks on Friday so she will be close to 42 weeks in growth by the end of this week and the chances of having a C-section are greatly reduced. Tim and I are holding out hat she may come on her own so please send positive labor vibes!
To keep my mind busy this weekend, I went swimming and even hit a few golf balls at the driving range. Tim and I also had a great date night. We visited our old stomping ground, the Virginia Highlands for dinner, and then rewarded ourselves with icecream afterwards! This will be the last date night we have before we have children, becasue next Saturday we will be a family of 3 plus a Riley!
So it's back to work I go as working keeps my mind busy as well. We will keep you all posted as to when Baby Girl arrives! I will update some pics tonight too!
I know I have not updated in some time so I am not sure exactly where I left off. But in the last few weeks not much has changed with the impending arrival of baby Girl. The only thing that has changed is that I am more and more uncomfortable each day. To give you the latest update, I went to the doc on my due date hoping to hear some good news, like we need to go ahead and check you in as you are in labor...but no such luck! In fact Tim will tell you I cried when they told me I had not made much progress. Baby Girl is proving to be stubborn much like her mommy! So we all talked about next options. Of course I was ready to schedule an induction that day but after the doctor explained to me that this would not be the best advice (chances of having a C-Section are greater) I ultimately took his advice and we decided to wait. However he did go ahead and schedule me for an induction at 7:30pm on June 30th if she has not made her grand entrance by then. I was measuring 40 1/2 weeks on Friday so she will be close to 42 weeks in growth by the end of this week and the chances of having a C-section are greatly reduced. Tim and I are holding out hat she may come on her own so please send positive labor vibes!
To keep my mind busy this weekend, I went swimming and even hit a few golf balls at the driving range. Tim and I also had a great date night. We visited our old stomping ground, the Virginia Highlands for dinner, and then rewarded ourselves with icecream afterwards! This will be the last date night we have before we have children, becasue next Saturday we will be a family of 3 plus a Riley!
So it's back to work I go as working keeps my mind busy as well. We will keep you all posted as to when Baby Girl arrives! I will update some pics tonight too!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The phrase I can't stand to hear...
At least you don't have to be pregnant in the summer! Well I have news for you summer has arrived in Atlanta. In fact the high for tomorrow (June 1st) is 97 degrees! So if you ask me I sure am enduring some brutal heat. Due to heat I have been pretty exhausted when I get home each day and my poor feet are so swollen that they look like pig feet to me! I Sure can't wait for all the swelling to go down!
I also thought I would let you know that I have started experiencing what they call Braxton Hicks contractions. These are the contractions that help my body get ready for labor so the good news is Baby Girl will hopefully make her appearance soon. I will officially be considered full term on Friday of this week and at that point I am homebound! I am trying to get all the laundry done and the nursery set up in the next week so that when baby Girl arrives there will be no worries. I have been told that shortly before a new mom goes into labor she will feel a burst of energy to get things in order...well I guess you could say, I have not exactly had that burst of energy yet!
I go to the doc again this week and hope to find out my Strep results and will also find out if I am showing any signs of early labor so until then I hope everyone stays cool in this brutal heat!
I also thought I would let you know that I have started experiencing what they call Braxton Hicks contractions. These are the contractions that help my body get ready for labor so the good news is Baby Girl will hopefully make her appearance soon. I will officially be considered full term on Friday of this week and at that point I am homebound! I am trying to get all the laundry done and the nursery set up in the next week so that when baby Girl arrives there will be no worries. I have been told that shortly before a new mom goes into labor she will feel a burst of energy to get things in order...well I guess you could say, I have not exactly had that burst of energy yet!
I go to the doc again this week and hope to find out my Strep results and will also find out if I am showing any signs of early labor so until then I hope everyone stays cool in this brutal heat!
Baby Moon time
So last week I had to travel one last time for work to Nashville. For those of you who were worried about me traveling so close to my due date, no worries my doctor did clear me! Speaking of my doctor's appointment, all was well. Little girl was actually a bit higher in my belly and I asked the doc what that meant, he unfortunately said if he could predict what is going on in there he would be a billionaire! I guess you could say I was hoping he would tell me she was coming early! I also was tested for the Strep B virus which apparently is not a big deal to me but could be to the baby. If I test positively then both Baby and I will be treated with an antibiotic at delivery. The doctor told me not to worry though as they had no reason to believe I would have any complications!
So back to my work trip...recently the corporate office for the hospital system moved to Franklin, TN which is just outside of Nashville. We had our annual meeting where our hospital was awarded the Hospital of the Year! So when the meeting got planned, Tim and I decided that if all was going smoothly in my pregnancy we would take a long weekend and vacation in Nashville. We learned that this is officially called a Baby Moon!
Nashville is a great town! Besides the ridiculous heat we truly enjoyed ourselves. It was so great to be able to randomly walk in to the Honky Tonk Bars and hear some great music. There truly is so much talent out there and no wonder it is so hard to break into the industry. I can also tell you that Baby Girl certainly likes country music as she was moving tons! Not only did we enjoy the great Honky Tonk bars, we also got to see a show at the Grand Ole Opry. Again, this was awesome and we had a great time! I can't wait to take Baby Girl back there one day.
Here are a few pics of our trip to Nashville
So back to my work trip...recently the corporate office for the hospital system moved to Franklin, TN which is just outside of Nashville. We had our annual meeting where our hospital was awarded the Hospital of the Year! So when the meeting got planned, Tim and I decided that if all was going smoothly in my pregnancy we would take a long weekend and vacation in Nashville. We learned that this is officially called a Baby Moon!
Nashville is a great town! Besides the ridiculous heat we truly enjoyed ourselves. It was so great to be able to randomly walk in to the Honky Tonk Bars and hear some great music. There truly is so much talent out there and no wonder it is so hard to break into the industry. I can also tell you that Baby Girl certainly likes country music as she was moving tons! Not only did we enjoy the great Honky Tonk bars, we also got to see a show at the Grand Ole Opry. Again, this was awesome and we had a great time! I can't wait to take Baby Girl back there one day.
Here are a few pics of our trip to Nashville
Funny Bar that we had to get a pic of!
This is the Barbara Mandrell gold record, I use to be a huge fan of the Barbara Mandrell Show!
Outside the Earnest Tubb record shop
Opryland!
35 weeks and 33 years old!
I turned 33 on May 20th and as I joked with my dad, I was now half his age (he turned 66 on May 18th). But the question remains am I still in my early 30's? I think so! 35 weeks was an exciting week. My hospital surprised me with a baby shower, I think I mentioned last time how great my hospital is and once again they proved to be awesome. Tim and I really racked up on the remainder of the much needed items to welcome Baby Girl home! Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the shower as they really fooled me but one of my coworkers promises to send some my way.
For my birthday weekend Tim and I ran lots of errands and I got to do a little shopping for the baby. I have been telling everyone what I really wanted for my birthday was to be able to go shopping for some new clothes once this baby belly is gone and thanks to my awesome husband I will be able to do so. It seems like all my money lately has gone to my little girl so this gift will be used for me! Tim and I also plan to celebrate both our birthdays at the Josh Groban concert in June.
Here's a belly pic for 35 weeks that was taken on my birthday! Definitely getting bigger!
For my birthday weekend Tim and I ran lots of errands and I got to do a little shopping for the baby. I have been telling everyone what I really wanted for my birthday was to be able to go shopping for some new clothes once this baby belly is gone and thanks to my awesome husband I will be able to do so. It seems like all my money lately has gone to my little girl so this gift will be used for me! Tim and I also plan to celebrate both our birthdays at the Josh Groban concert in June.
Here's a belly pic for 35 weeks that was taken on my birthday! Definitely getting bigger!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
34 weeks...my oh my how time flies!
Well it is hard to believe that I hit 34 weeks last Friday, May 13th. I had another good doctor's appointment. Although apparently I have lost 3lbs over the last month. The doctor was a bit concerned about my weight loss but I assured her I was still eating, I guess you could say I have not been able to eat nearly as much as it feels like this little girl is taking up all available room in my abdomen. Once the doctor felt my stomach she felt better and confirmed just how much space my little girl is occupying!
I also finally got over my cold that I had been fighting but am now afraid that I am fighting some allergies too! Oh well, the joys of pregnancy and not being able to really take anything! But again no complaints from me as long as Baby Girl is healthy!
Last week was National Hospital Week and we had many activities planned at my hospital, one of which was a "Dress the Decade" contest. So naturally being as large as I am I had to figure out what I could dress as that would shock my staff. I chose the 80's and I think I did a pretty good job! In fact when I came downstairs in the morning. Tim said "I have never been more proud of my wife" (note much sarcasm in his voice!!!) Anyways here is a picture of me all dressed up (and yes that is my real hair, just lots of hairspray!)
Baby Girl will be very proud!
My Colleagues!
I also finally got over my cold that I had been fighting but am now afraid that I am fighting some allergies too! Oh well, the joys of pregnancy and not being able to really take anything! But again no complaints from me as long as Baby Girl is healthy!
Last week was National Hospital Week and we had many activities planned at my hospital, one of which was a "Dress the Decade" contest. So naturally being as large as I am I had to figure out what I could dress as that would shock my staff. I chose the 80's and I think I did a pretty good job! In fact when I came downstairs in the morning. Tim said "I have never been more proud of my wife" (note much sarcasm in his voice!!!) Anyways here is a picture of me all dressed up (and yes that is my real hair, just lots of hairspray!)
Baby Girl will be very proud!
My Colleagues!It was a great week and I am already preparing my costume for next year...just think in a few years I will be embarassing Baby Girl!
In addition to all the fun we had at Hospital Week, Tim and I also attended an all day birthing class at the hospital where I am scheduled to deliver. Lots have asked what I thought of the class and quite frankly I am pretty scared about the whole delivery process. I know millions of women have done this before me but I still am a bit petrified. Thank Goodness I have a super Husband who is so supportive and loving and with him I know we will get through this. In case any of you are wondering if all goes planned we will be delivering at Emory University Hospital Midtown Location!
Well I think that was all the exciting news for week 34! I will update you all at the end of this week as I will be 35 weeks on May 20th!
random pictures since I haven't posted any lately!
Easter Sunday
Tim and his beloved saab before we converted to the family mobile!
Riley...Busted!Saturday, May 7, 2011
Mother's Day weekend
Well Tim and I headed to Savannah for Mother's Day weekend which will more than likely be my last trip before Baby Girl arrives. So Tim cut the yard while I wondered around the city. I feel really bad not being able to help but I truly do not have the energy right now. Plus I'm fighting a terrible cold and what I can definitely say is 33 weeks pregnant plus a summer head cold do not mix!
This week has been a pretty monumental week as some pretty big things have happened in history. Osama Bin Laden was finally killed earlier this week. A little history for my little girl when she reads this one day...
10 years ago on September 11, 2001 I was sitting in my classroom when one of my students said Miss Tubb an airplane just crashed into a big building. I immediately looked at the television and was in shock. You see I taught special education back then and I had my students watching the news in the morning so they could learn about current events. Many of my students didn't have access to televisions so this was a very important time of our day but unfortunately I was not prepared for this day in history. You could say I was glued to the TV the whole day and obviously a bit worried about what was happening in our country. I remember being so scared when I couldn't reach any of my family or who would become her future daddy. Well anyways after several more hours of terroristic attacks the United States was officially under attack. I knew several friends who immediately enlisted in the military and coming from a military family I was very proud. Well 10 years later the man who took so many American lives was killed by our Navy Seals who were based out of Fort Campbell, KY (something interesting about Ft Campbell is that my dad was stationed there during Vietnam). So in American history May 1, 2011 will be a pretty big day that my little girl will read about one day
Back to Mother's Day, Tim came home on Thursday with a gift for me which I will greatly enjoy. He really is going to be a great daddy and I cannot wait for him to hold her for the first time. I know I get to feel her everyday but it must be difficult for future daddy's to not be able to get that sme experience!
Well that is ll for now. Not too much longer to go and we are certainly ready for her arrival!
Here are a few pictures from Mother's Day and one of Tim and I right befor my first Mother's Day!
This week has been a pretty monumental week as some pretty big things have happened in history. Osama Bin Laden was finally killed earlier this week. A little history for my little girl when she reads this one day...
10 years ago on September 11, 2001 I was sitting in my classroom when one of my students said Miss Tubb an airplane just crashed into a big building. I immediately looked at the television and was in shock. You see I taught special education back then and I had my students watching the news in the morning so they could learn about current events. Many of my students didn't have access to televisions so this was a very important time of our day but unfortunately I was not prepared for this day in history. You could say I was glued to the TV the whole day and obviously a bit worried about what was happening in our country. I remember being so scared when I couldn't reach any of my family or who would become her future daddy. Well anyways after several more hours of terroristic attacks the United States was officially under attack. I knew several friends who immediately enlisted in the military and coming from a military family I was very proud. Well 10 years later the man who took so many American lives was killed by our Navy Seals who were based out of Fort Campbell, KY (something interesting about Ft Campbell is that my dad was stationed there during Vietnam). So in American history May 1, 2011 will be a pretty big day that my little girl will read about one day
Back to Mother's Day, Tim came home on Thursday with a gift for me which I will greatly enjoy. He really is going to be a great daddy and I cannot wait for him to hold her for the first time. I know I get to feel her everyday but it must be difficult for future daddy's to not be able to get that sme experience!
Well that is ll for now. Not too much longer to go and we are certainly ready for her arrival!
Here are a few pictures from Mother's Day and one of Tim and I right befor my first Mother's Day!
Friday, May 6, 2011
32 weeks and baby shower
Well a lot has been going on since my last blog entry so I plan to do several entries over the weekend to try and get caught up.
Last weekend, April 30th, I had my first baby shower. It was a wonderful party given to me by three of my dearest friends! For the occasion I had my family in town minus my big brother who is safely in Japan. One could say it was a little stressful in the beginning as my family in Alabama had just gone through the worst tornado outbreak in US history, but thankfully they were all safe and their house was fine. My parents were also in town so we definitely had a houseful ( 7 people and 5 dogs!)
We certainly got lots done while they were here and when they all left it was a bit quiet in the Harcourt House!
Here are a few pics from the shower and a few pics of the nursey which is coming along!
Last weekend, April 30th, I had my first baby shower. It was a wonderful party given to me by three of my dearest friends! For the occasion I had my family in town minus my big brother who is safely in Japan. One could say it was a little stressful in the beginning as my family in Alabama had just gone through the worst tornado outbreak in US history, but thankfully they were all safe and their house was fine. My parents were also in town so we definitely had a houseful ( 7 people and 5 dogs!)
We certainly got lots done while they were here and when they all left it was a bit quiet in the Harcourt House!
Here are a few pics from the shower and a few pics of the nursey which is coming along!
The shower hostesses: Teri, me, Jenni, and Cheryl
Everyone at the Shower
Mom and I
The cute Santa outfit that my Big Bro, Uncle John, picked out!
Look at all those clothes, baby Girl has more then her daddy!
The nursery is making progress!
Well that is all for now, but I promise I will get more updates this weekend completed so stay tuned!
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