Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Thirty-Two Weeks and Counting
How far along? 32 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +2 since last dr. visit/ +22 total
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: Terrible... I just can't get comfortable, so I fall asleep from pure exhaustion
Best moment this week: Claire's Tuscaloosa shower
Movement: Yes, and for some reason she stops every time Luke puts his hand on my belly
Food cravings: Spaghettios
Gender: It's a GIRL! Claire Kimball McGlothin
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Half in, Half out
What I miss: a big Starbucks, non-decaf
What I am looking forward to: not being pregnant anymore
Milestones: Childbirth class gave us a real picture of what delivery is going to be like!
Total weight gain/loss: +2 since last dr. visit/ +22 total
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: Terrible... I just can't get comfortable, so I fall asleep from pure exhaustion
Best moment this week: Claire's Tuscaloosa shower
Movement: Yes, and for some reason she stops every time Luke puts his hand on my belly
Food cravings: Spaghettios
Gender: It's a GIRL! Claire Kimball McGlothin
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Half in, Half out
What I miss: a big Starbucks, non-decaf
What I am looking forward to: not being pregnant anymore
Milestones: Childbirth class gave us a real picture of what delivery is going to be like!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Childbirth & Parenting Class
Last Sunday we went to a class called Preapring for Paretnhood at St. Vincent's Hospital, where we will be delivering. The videos we watched gave Luke way more than he ever wanted to see, but overall it was very informative. We got to tour the birthing suites and we know where to check in, etc. It was a long day, highlighted by the following pictures...
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He said, "Oh this is sooo heavy" and I thought he should try carrying it around for nine months!
."He said, "Oh this is sooo heavy" and I thought he should try carrying it around for nine months!
Claire's Tuscaloosa Baby Shower
Three down, one to go... Here are some pics from the Tuscaloosa baby shower.
My wonderful mother-in-law and sister-in-law
The food table
My neice Camille and the wonderful cupcakes!
My wonderful mother-in-law and sister-in-law
The food table
My neice Camille and the wonderful cupcakes!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thirty-One Weeks and Counting
How far along? 31 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +2 since last dr. visit/ +22 total
Maternity clothes? Of course
Stretch marks? I'm praying they continue to stay away
Sleep: Not really that great
Best moment this week: Claire's shower in New Orleans and seeing the Fat Kids!
Movement: Yes, and it's starting to feel creepy when she moves because there is so little room in there
Food cravings: Cheetos, Cheez-Its
Gender: It's a GIRL! Claire Kimball McGlothin
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still mostly flat, but peeking out a bit
What I miss: my back not hurting
What I am looking forward to: Childbirth class and the Tscaloosa shower
Milestones: Claire is head down!
Total weight gain/loss: +2 since last dr. visit/ +22 total
Maternity clothes? Of course
Stretch marks? I'm praying they continue to stay away
Sleep: Not really that great
Best moment this week: Claire's shower in New Orleans and seeing the Fat Kids!
Movement: Yes, and it's starting to feel creepy when she moves because there is so little room in there
Food cravings: Cheetos, Cheez-Its
Gender: It's a GIRL! Claire Kimball McGlothin
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still mostly flat, but peeking out a bit
What I miss: my back not hurting
What I am looking forward to: Childbirth class and the Tscaloosa shower
Milestones: Claire is head down!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Claire's New Orleans Baby Shower
We had a wonderful shower at my parent's house in New Orleans yesterday. Here are a few pics...
Me and the Fat Kids!
Me and mom (yes that's me as a kid in the background)
A Saints outfit and this cute feather hat from Mrs. Faye
Some cute clothes for Claire
The cutest diaper cake and a toy scoop for the bathtub
Me and the Fat Kids!
Me and mom (yes that's me as a kid in the background)
A Saints outfit and this cute feather hat from Mrs. Faye
Some cute clothes for Claire
The cutest diaper cake and a toy scoop for the bathtub
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Thirty Weeks and Counting...
How far along? 30 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +4 since last dr. visit/ +20 total
Maternity clothes? Nothing but
Stretch marks? Shhh, I think they are close and they might hear you
Sleep: Getting comfortable has been a problem lately, and I thought leaving my pregancy pillow at home would prove to be a problem, but the new and fluffy pillows on my bed at the parental's house (since no one ever really sleeps in there) and proving super comfy
Best moment this week: The chiropractor
Movement: Yes, there is a dance party for one in my uterus
Food cravings: corn and crab bisque (to which I treated myself promptly upon my arrival in New Orleans)
Gender: It's a GIRL! Claire Kimball McGlothin
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still mostly flat, but peeking out a bit
What I miss: red wine (the little bit I had at Tiff's shower was such a tease and not worth it)
What I am looking forward to: Another pre-natal massage Friday and my New Orleans baby shower- and seeing all of my girls- on Sunday
Milestones: I had my frist Braxton-Hicks contraction
Total weight gain/loss: +4 since last dr. visit/ +20 total
Maternity clothes? Nothing but
Stretch marks? Shhh, I think they are close and they might hear you
Sleep: Getting comfortable has been a problem lately, and I thought leaving my pregancy pillow at home would prove to be a problem, but the new and fluffy pillows on my bed at the parental's house (since no one ever really sleeps in there) and proving super comfy
Best moment this week: The chiropractor
Movement: Yes, there is a dance party for one in my uterus
Food cravings: corn and crab bisque (to which I treated myself promptly upon my arrival in New Orleans)
Gender: It's a GIRL! Claire Kimball McGlothin
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still mostly flat, but peeking out a bit
What I miss: red wine (the little bit I had at Tiff's shower was such a tease and not worth it)
What I am looking forward to: Another pre-natal massage Friday and my New Orleans baby shower- and seeing all of my girls- on Sunday
Milestones: I had my frist Braxton-Hicks contraction
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Back in the Big Easy
I flew to New Orleans today to spend a week at "home" with my parents and grandmother. My baby shower here is on Sunday, so I am helping get ready for that. I am so glad to be here but will miss Luke for the next six days :( But this will be such a great time for me to catch up with old friends and get some r&r. I do relax at home in Birmingham, but I am still up and about a good bit just keeping up the house. Here, I will be more than pampered (with a massage on Friday and hair appointment Saturday) and catch up on some reading.
I think the guy sitting next to me thought I might go into labor any minute, but I assured him that no matter how "ready to pop" I look, Claire will be staying in a bit longer :)
I think the guy sitting next to me thought I might go into labor any minute, but I assured him that no matter how "ready to pop" I look, Claire will be staying in a bit longer :)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Yet Another Delay...
So Luke and I went to family court again today so the judge could hear some useless motion by Julie's attorney. And they got the custody trial date pushed back again. He said Bella's step-father could not be present at our scheduled date of September 10th so we go back again September 1st to set a final date for trial.
I think this trial date will really stick. The judge said "even if the ship sinks (referring to the ste-dad's navy ship) we are still going to trial. And he saw the concern on Luke's face of yet another delay and he continued saying "if I change custody, Bella's school schedule will not play a role in my decision."
This is good to hear, since we were concered that Bella starting school in Hawaii would mean that she is established there and the judge would be less likely to "uproot" her. People often ask us if we really think that it is in Bella's best interest to take her away from her mother, and I think the latest foolishness on their part proves that yes, we could provide a much more stable and loving home for Bella. In the best interest of her long-term mental health, she needs to get away from all of her mother's lies and manipulations and be raised in a Christian home full of love.
The court has already stated that we are capable parents, so they can't attack us on that. Now they are hammering us for our tax returns, and we have no idea what they want those for, but we have nothing to hide. All we know is that they must have nothing on us if they want to get at how much money we make :) It's a nice feeling to know that because we have always done what is best for Bella, we don't have to worry about justfying anything.
I could go on and on about how things would be so much better if Bella lived closer (if not with us) but I am beating a dead horse. Luke and I will never give up and will never stop fighting for her. Since her mom is so focused on hatred towards us, we are the only ones left to look out for Bella. Please continue to pray for our peace, wisdom for the judge, and that God will reveal His plan for Bella.
I think this trial date will really stick. The judge said "even if the ship sinks (referring to the ste-dad's navy ship) we are still going to trial. And he saw the concern on Luke's face of yet another delay and he continued saying "if I change custody, Bella's school schedule will not play a role in my decision."
This is good to hear, since we were concered that Bella starting school in Hawaii would mean that she is established there and the judge would be less likely to "uproot" her. People often ask us if we really think that it is in Bella's best interest to take her away from her mother, and I think the latest foolishness on their part proves that yes, we could provide a much more stable and loving home for Bella. In the best interest of her long-term mental health, she needs to get away from all of her mother's lies and manipulations and be raised in a Christian home full of love.
The court has already stated that we are capable parents, so they can't attack us on that. Now they are hammering us for our tax returns, and we have no idea what they want those for, but we have nothing to hide. All we know is that they must have nothing on us if they want to get at how much money we make :) It's a nice feeling to know that because we have always done what is best for Bella, we don't have to worry about justfying anything.
I could go on and on about how things would be so much better if Bella lived closer (if not with us) but I am beating a dead horse. Luke and I will never give up and will never stop fighting for her. Since her mom is so focused on hatred towards us, we are the only ones left to look out for Bella. Please continue to pray for our peace, wisdom for the judge, and that God will reveal His plan for Bella.
Monday, August 10, 2009
What Claire is up to these days....
Baby's now the size of a squash! As baby's skin smoothes out, her brain just keeps getting more wrinkled. All those grooves and indentations increase surface area, meaning more room for that oh-so-essential brain tissue. She's also adding some brawn -- her grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger.
Luke asked me if I could believe she was this big, and I said "Oh Yeah!" Her feet in my rib cage on an hourly basis remind me exactly how big she is. Can't wait for her to get here!
Luke asked me if I could believe she was this big, and I said "Oh Yeah!" Her feet in my rib cage on an hourly basis remind me exactly how big she is. Can't wait for her to get here!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Chiropractors are AWESOME!
I had my first visit to a chiropractor this morning, and it was incredible! She popped my back and neck into place, and I feel like a new woman.
I was honestly afraid to go, since I had never been to a chiropractor before, but my OB said it was completely safe. And I was looking for something to take care of the pain. Although the doc gave me some pregnancy safe pain killers, I thought a little back popping was better than pill popping!
And I'm so glad I went. I go back on Monday to see if I will need continuous readjustments for the duration of my pregnancy, or if setting things into place this one time has done the trick.
I was honestly afraid to go, since I had never been to a chiropractor before, but my OB said it was completely safe. And I was looking for something to take care of the pain. Although the doc gave me some pregnancy safe pain killers, I thought a little back popping was better than pill popping!
And I'm so glad I went. I go back on Monday to see if I will need continuous readjustments for the duration of my pregnancy, or if setting things into place this one time has done the trick.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Twenty-Nine Weeks and Counting
How far along? 29 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +4 since last dr. visit/ +20 total
Maternity clothes? Yes, I got some new maternity clothes, including some new shower dresses!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I have added yet another pee to my nightly routine, to occur right after I get comfortable of course
Best moment this week: Claire's first baby shower and hearing her heartbeat again (164 bpm)
Movement: Yes, and I was counting her kicks but the doc said she was SO active that I really didn't need to worry about that anymore
Food cravings: fruit and bar-b-que
Gender: It's a GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still flat but probably will pop out any day
What I miss: sushi
What I am looking forward to: Going to the chiropractor tomorrow and Tiffani's shower on Saturday!
Milestones: Doc said I can be induced as early as October 12th (so weird that this could be her birthday!)
Total weight gain/loss: +4 since last dr. visit/ +20 total
Maternity clothes? Yes, I got some new maternity clothes, including some new shower dresses!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I have added yet another pee to my nightly routine, to occur right after I get comfortable of course
Best moment this week: Claire's first baby shower and hearing her heartbeat again (164 bpm)
Movement: Yes, and I was counting her kicks but the doc said she was SO active that I really didn't need to worry about that anymore
Food cravings: fruit and bar-b-que
Gender: It's a GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still flat but probably will pop out any day
What I miss: sushi
What I am looking forward to: Going to the chiropractor tomorrow and Tiffani's shower on Saturday!
Milestones: Doc said I can be induced as early as October 12th (so weird that this could be her birthday!)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Claire's First Baby Shower
Thi spast Sunday, four of my best friends threw Luke and I (and Claire) a wonderful baby shower! My mom and dad flew in town and Luke's parents drove us as well. Here are just a few pics.
The lovely hostesses
Maybe my favorite gift- Claire will actually be a ZTA double legacy!
And I am such a sucker for monogramming (thanks Laura!)
This is a baby bonnet from my mother and father-in-law that turns into a hankerchief for her wedding day... so cute!
The cutest thing in the world- baby Keds! And an adorable dress and sweater from my dear friend Katie.
And some cute outfits for next summer!
Everything was wonderful, and we are so ready for Claire to make her grand entrance!
The lovely hostesses
Maybe my favorite gift- Claire will actually be a ZTA double legacy!
And I am such a sucker for monogramming (thanks Laura!)
This is a baby bonnet from my mother and father-in-law that turns into a hankerchief for her wedding day... so cute!
The cutest thing in the world- baby Keds! And an adorable dress and sweater from my dear friend Katie.
And some cute outfits for next summer!
Everything was wonderful, and we are so ready for Claire to make her grand entrance!
Monday, August 3, 2009
New Pic of Claire's Nursery
I finally got the mattress (thanks to mom and dad) and the bed put together, so it's almost done with only eleven weeks to go!
Caris & Jeff's Wedding
We had a great time seeing old friends when Caris & Jeff tied the knot. Amazingly, I have no pictures of the bride and groom, but a good time was had by all.
According to Robert, eating watermelon in large quantities has the same effect as Viagra. Maybe he didn't notice, we have passed that point.
Melissa, Me and Anna
Me and my wonderful husband, who held the umbrella over us as we stood in the rain during the 40 minute ceremony... He is simply the best! And might I add, I am starting to carry this child in my face- nice, huh?
According to Robert, eating watermelon in large quantities has the same effect as Viagra. Maybe he didn't notice, we have passed that point.
Melissa, Me and Anna
Me and my wonderful husband, who held the umbrella over us as we stood in the rain during the 40 minute ceremony... He is simply the best! And might I add, I am starting to carry this child in my face- nice, huh?
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