Snow Day in March!

As you can see, we had a great time playing in the snow! :) I was very careful not to slip and fall on any ice patches. We got about 12-13 inches of snow fall. I haven't seen that much snow in our area since I was very little girl. We did have school today because all the roads were clear this morning. -------------------------------
I am about to leave school for my 7 1/2 month check-up. I'll post those details tomorrow.

Week 29

Only a few more days left of week 29 and then I will enter my 30's weeks! Holy cow! I am in my third trimester and we will have a baby in about 2 months. That amount of time goes by so fast. It's been more than 2 months since Christmas and that seems unbelievable. I'm am carrying this little man way out front. He lays right across my belly horizontally. I have still been having painless contractions. I go to the doctor on Monday for a check-up. I am hoping she will do an ultrasound. I'm thinking she will since I have been contracting like a crazy woman. We'll see. I'll post another picture of my growing belly next week. I feel really big (even though people say I look great). I can't tell if they are just being nice or what. I don't care if they're lying though. I am what I am...I'd rather hear I look good than the opposite. :) Nick continues to be the best husband ever. He will rub my tired feet at the end of the day and my back in the morning. I have been very uncomfortable at night. I either can't sleep or can't get situated. I am sleeping with lots of pillows. Poor Nick....my pillows take up a lot of space. Oh, I have been snoring too...according to Nick. He said he had a dream about a saw the other night and then woke up to me sawing logs. HA! It's because of the change in weather here. My sinuses just can't take it. I'm ready for spring weather but dreading the pollen and allergies that come along with it. I can't believe it is almost March. That month will be very busy for us...we have lots of showers planned. I can't wait to see what people pick out for our Little Bitty. :) This has all been so exciting. Nick and I are still trying to wrap our brains around that fact that we are parents and our life is about to change so much. We know there will be ups and downs......we can't wait!

Bedding and Mattress

Over the weekend, Gary and Priscilla (Nana and Pop) visited us. We had a nice visit. They bought our Little Bitty his bedding and mattress. It looks FABULOUS!!! I took some pictures, but I am not ready to post them yet. I need to wash the bedding and iron it first. I can't wait for you all to see it. I have included a picture of what the bedding looks like.

What a Week!

Okay, it's been a while since I last posted. Last week was a little crazy. We made a trip to the hospital last Tuesday. When I got home from school that day, I was having one contraction after another. They were painless, but extremely uncomfortable. I called the nurse on call to be cautious and was told to head to the hospital. I was shocked and so was Nick. When we were timing them, they were 3-4 minutes apart and were lasting as long a s 1 1/2 minutes!
Long Story Short: (anyone who wants details...call me)
I was having mild contractions, but they were not changing my cervix. I took Thursday and Friday off with my doctor's orders. I am still having the contractions. My doctor will re-evaluate me in a week. I am pushing my fluids to make sure that I am not dehydrating myself. My doc said some people just contract more than others. Our Little Bitty is still kicking up a storm and seems to be growing more and more each day. I feel huge! :)

28 Weeks/7 months Today

Nick and I had a great weekend. He surprised me Saturday morning with a big bouquet of red roses and a singing card. It brought tears to me eyes....which isn't too hard to do these days! :) I surprised him at work later that day with a sweet frozen treat from Starbucks. That night we enjoyed a meal at Mezcal...our favorite Mexican restaurant in town. After dinner, we rented some $1 movies for the night. All in all, it was a perfect day with my sweet valentine.

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Yesterday I went to the doctor for my 3 hour glucose screening. Long story short---I PASSED!!!! I do not have gestational diabetes. :) I described the tightening feelings that I have been experiencing over the past week to the nurse. She confirmed that I have been having contractions. Nothing to worry about though. They are not painful or regular at this time. If they become painful and/or regular, that's when I need to call the doctor.

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Today is Yankee and Georgia's 4th birthday.....28th if you are counting dog years. They were lazy bones all weekend and did not want to wake up this morning at all. When they finally got up, I sang them all the way to the door to go potty. They didn't know what to think. :) Nick is buying them Pedipaws for their birthday....a pet manicure set, so you file their nails instead of clipping them. We may go to Sheridan's Custard to pick them up a doggie cone later tonight. We'll see if they are being good and deserve it. :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

My hormones are definitely flowing with force here lately. This morning I was crying on the way to work because I was listening to "God Bless the Broken Road." It just got me. I called Nick to tell him how much I love him. He's the best husband in the world! He will be a great daddy.

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I have been so good today as far as valentine treats go. I gave a dozen chocolate covered strawberries away to my favorite teachers. I passed on all the treats that kids brought to my door...brownies, cupcakes, donuts. I even bagged up all the candy my kids gave me as valentines to give away...one was a tin of Ghirideli (sp?) chocolates! My favorite gift was a relax and unwind cd from a student. I have been playing it throughout the day. The kids love it. *******************

Tonight, Nick and I are going to our friend's (Laine and Robert) house for a valentine's dinner. Laine is an hard core follower of my blog. She's the one who comments all the time. :) Nick used to work with Robert when they were both selling cars. Yuck!

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I have to wake up bright and early tomorrow morning for Saturday school. I retake my gestational diabetes test on Monday. I have to fast from midnight on Sunday until my testing is over. Say prayers for me, because I am a bear when I wake up...ready for my breakfast.

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I hope you all enjoy this weekend of love. Hopefully you experience love all year round like me! :)

Pee-U

I will never forget what happened this morning for as long as I live. My students had just started coming into the classroom and one student says, "Mrs. Levin, it smells like a skunk over by our book bags." As soon I as walked over to the cubbies, the smell hit me. Then a little girl says, my house got sprayed by a skunk last night. The smell quickly filled the room. I took the child's book bag outside and opened my windows. My kids have PE first thing morning, so that gave me time to spray things down and air the room out. I don't smell the smell anymore, but my head is throbbing and I feel nauseous. What a crazy morning, huh! :)

Holy Hormones

Okay, I know hormones are a thing that comes along with pregnancy. I have only had an issue with them once or twice. Today was a different story. The things that are coming out of people's mouths is dumbfounding. Let me get on my pregnant lady "soap box."

Things Not To Say To A Pregnant Lady
1. You are looking pregnant from behind today.
-Come on...why would you say that. I am pregnant and I know I look pregnant.
2. Wow, you sure are waddling today.
-Yes, I know...you don't have to point it out every time you see me.
3. You are getting huge.
-Would you like me to talk to you about your weight? Especially if I weigh less than you right now.
**Also...never tell a pregnant lady what to eat or what not to eat. I am a grown-up..unless you want me to tell you what to eat don't give me advice on nutrition.
**I really can make it through a day without hearing your pregnancy horror story...or your friend's horror story, or your aunt's friend's cousin's story.
**If you don't have anything positive to say to me....don't talk to me. Seriously.

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Okay, I'm done. :) Usually, none of this would bother me one bit. It is totally my hormones getting the best of me. It is none of you saying these things...it's just some people who speak before they think. :(

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I love being pregnant. I love the way my pregnant belly looks. I am taking good care of myself and the growing baby in me. Everything just got to me today. Tomorrow is another day. :)

27 weeks

Yesterday I had a check-up. I had the glucose test done and I failed it. My doctor said a lot of people fail the 1 hour test and will come back and pass the 3 hour test. Anyway, I have to go back on Monday and be retested. If I fail, they will set me up with a dietician to help me control my gestational diabetes. If I pass, I am good to go. My sister Linda had gestational diabetes with her first child. I'm not worried either way. It is nothing I did or didn't do if I have it. Everything else checked out great though. Our Little Bitty Levin's heartbeat sounded great. I recorded it on my phone. I'll play it for you whenever I see you next. :) The doc checked my legs and said if the swelling continues, she will do a doppler check for clots. She did not think it was a clot, because I have swelling equally in both calves and it did not hurt when she manipulated my legs. She said to keep wearing my support hose and maternity belt.

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Here is the baby dresser my sister has stored away for me. Linda lives in Illinois, so she is going to meet my parents in KY soon to pass this beautiful piece of furniture off. The color matches my glider perfectly! I can't wait to get it up in the nursery. Love it, love it, love it! :)

SOME MORE GOOD NEWS!!!

My sister Melissa called yesterday and said she will watch our Little Bitty Levin when I go back to school in the fall. As much as I hate the thought of going back to work, Nick and I are so happy we will be able to leave our little boy with someone who will love him like their own. Plus, my parents are right across the street in case Melissa ever needs a break or our baby boy justs needs some extra Grandmother or Granddad love. :) Melissa's youngest will be starting kindergarten in the fall. She is a great mommy!

Ever Changing Nursery

We made some changes to our Little Bitty's room this weekend. On Friday, my mom and I went to Target and picked up the crib. It was the last one...thanks Mom and Dad! :) I went ahead and got the changing table too since it was the last one as well. I put the changing table together on my own and Nick helped me with the crib. We are very pleased with the quality of the furniture. It looks fabulous in person. Mom and Dad are coming over for dinner tonight to check them out.
Our Little Bitty is already a Georgia Bulldog fan and a Tennessee Titan fan! :) The shirt and pacifier are from Uncle Stanley. The warm-up is from Aunt Debbie....she actually gave that to me when I was still cheering for the Titans.