New Floors

I wanted to take the time to BRAG on my husband. I wanted the whole world to see my beautiful hardwood floors. Jay and his friend Mark put the floors in just for me and baby BELLA! Our carpet was old and very stained. We now have wood in the living room, dinning room, and hallway. Home depot is coming next Friday to install our shag carpet in the master bedroom, the baby’s room, and the office. Home depot is also putting new berber carpet on the stairs. Our house is going to look amazing when all the floors are done.

THANKS JAY!

15 weeks

Week 15 is one of the best pregnancy weeks! I feel great! I have most of my energy back! I have been walking 2 to 3 miles with my dear friends “the Galloways” at White Oaks Park. This has helped me keep the weight off. I have finally gained my 4 lb BUT every other day it goes away. That extra pound is what makes/gives me the energy to go walking after a long day of work. Like I have said, “I was over weight to begin with so I am really trying to watch my weight gain.” I think 4 lbs in 4 months is right on track. My goal is only to gain 15 – 25MAX!

I also plan on posting belly pictures every week to you can see the change. I have really started to notice my bump. Everybody tells me that I am carrying high. High/low I do not care…I just love knowing my baby girl is in there.

Work is very stressful right now so I cry a lot. My principal use to love me but now he pretty much hates me. I really think it is because he is stressed out. I do my job and I do it well. The only thing I need to fix is being late but he never seemed to care in the past 4 years. I also feel like I put in my time staying late and attending most if not all after school activities. My goal is to BE ON TIME. I need to set an example for my students.

Budget cuts and let goes have made the moral really low. I have several friends that will be without jobs next year. Carol my heart goes out to you!!!! Thank God I am tenured. I am worried how all the budget cuts will hinder my family.

I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to my mother for wanting to watch my baby for FREE…AND my father for allowing her this opportunity.

Pictures of Bella Grace

Look how much our beautiful girl has grown. The last picture was at 13w 5d. I can not wait to see her again. We already love her so much. Jay and I try and talk to her EVERY day.

Thank you GOD for our sweet baby girl!

belly weeks 12-15

belly week 7 - 11

Baby Furniture

Baby Furniture

I really like this furniture. I think the antique white will look great with the bedding I like from pottery barn. My only problem is I want a Glider or rocker that matches. I like the fabric rockers the best but they are way too expensive. I have a friend that told me to try Moore’s off the temple exit. But I will be just as happy with the gilder that is wood framed but I can not find one with an antique frame.

I can not wait to see the room come together. I think it will be soooooo cute. I have a wonderful friend that has asked to help me paint the room. She is an art teacher and she is very talented. Isabella Grace will be one lucky girl.

14 Weeks

The 2nd trimester is finally here! This pregnancy is wonderful. I feel great and I have my energy back. I am still walking 2 to 3 miles at least 3 to 4 times a week. I will say after walking I am tired but I feel better. I feel like my baby is telling me “Thank you mommy.” I finally went grocery shopping which makes eating health easier. I am doing well with my fruits. I am not doing so well with my meats and veggies. I have found my favorite thing to eat is potatoes (starchy foods.) I have bought meats to grill out every night this week so we shall see. I hope meats become easier to eat because I am a big meat eater.

As far as my emotions go...lets just say I am crazy. Poor Jay! I am on a roller coaster all day everyday. I am trying to watch my craziness.

Jay and I are going to start looking for furniture for the baby’s room soon. I also plan on going to home depot to get an estimate on carpet for the bedrooms and stairs. Our floors are going to look awesome when they are all done.

Week 14 is so far so good!

13 Weeks 5 days

I have been to the doctor 2 times since my last post. I went at 12w and 5d for the NT test. Jay was busy working his butt off the week I was on Spring Break so he was unable to go to this visit…I thought it was going to kill him. This visit ended up being a VERY VERY good visit. I found out that we passed the NT test and that we are having a GIRL! I thought Jay was going to cry when I told him what all he missed. He still keeps saying that it is only an 80% chance it is a girl. This was a big turning point in my pregnancy. I got to see her moving all around and hear that precious heartbeat. He also decided her name is going to be Isabella Grace Worthy and we are going to call her “Bella Grace.”

Are second visit was this Wednesday. Dr. Grogan was real please with all of my results. I have lost 2 pounds since the last visit. I have been jogging/walking more. Jose did another ultrasound in his office so that Jay could see our little girl for himself. Jay was excited to see her moving around.

So for 13w5d I am feeling GREAT. I have my energy back. I have been jogging/walking 3 to 4 times a week. I am able to stay up much later now (9:30 or 10:00pm). All-in-all I love the second trimester.

Good things that have happened in the past two weeks:
Jay worked very hard to put our new hardwoods down. Thank you for working so hard. We also picked the bedding we like. And last but not least are baby is still happy and growing inside of ME!!!

Life is good!