So we are down to the wire, I really can't believe how fast this experience has gown. We are definitely ready to meet our little one. The midwife said it could be any day so we are just trying to go on with life as normal.
However it is a little difficult to be normal when you are 9 months pregnant. I have been have some minor contractions and having a lot of trouble sleeping. I actually think the not sleeping is natures way of getting you ready for all the late night feedings. I have been trying to keep as active as possible but I am moving a lot slower then I usually do.
To prepare for our labor and delivery Justin and I watched the "Business of Being Born", we recommend anyone who is about to have a baby or thinking of having a baby to watch it. It was amazing and very eye opening. http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/
We love you all and will keep you posted on our new arrival.
Love and hugs, Mandy and Justin
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Belly moments!
Photography by Jessi Hunnicutt AVA Photo
My friend Jessi Hunnicutt is an amazing photographer and captured beautiful images of my ever growing belly. I had such a fun time posing for these photos. Here are just a few that she took.
Baby Shower
I know it has been a very long time since our last post. We have been extremely busy getting ready for this little one as well as day to day life. In the beginning of June my sweet friends and mom through a fantastic baby shower for me and Justin.
It was wonderful to see our friends in Jacksonville and to celebrate a wonderful milestone in our life. Here are a few pictures of the shower.
It was wonderful to see our friends in Jacksonville and to celebrate a wonderful milestone in our life. Here are a few pictures of the shower.
Thanks Jessi for taking the pictures!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Busy Little Baby
I know it has been along time since we have last posted! We have had a lot going on. Here is a quick recap...We rented our house out, YAY, thank you Jessi for helping! So we had to go and get it rental ready! My sweet friend Leslie came down that weekend to help us out, as well as Mom and Kane. Thanks to ALL!
The next week I had to get ready to visit my grandparents up in Pittsburgh, I traveled with my Aunt Chris and Mom. We had a wonderful time but very busy, lots of loud talking and repeated conversation and not to mention some amazing homecooked food!
We came home after 4 days and the next morning baby and I had a check up! I have been feeling a little winded at times and a little nauseated. My midwife said that is normal especially if I over exhurt myself, and she recommended I keep drink plenty of fluids as well as eat more small meals during the day. But Baby Boo is doing great, growing fast and moving all around!
Justin and I are getting very excited to meet the little one! We still have a lot to do but it is going to be an amazing summer!
Lots of Love,
Mandy and Justin
Friday, May 7, 2010
The tolerance test
Yesterday I met with my midwife and had my glucose tolerance test (GTT). First off I would like to warn you all that this post maybe a little TMI for some of you. But I will reward you with good updates at the end about the baby.
So it all started last week when I went to take my GTT, I ingested the lovely sugary fruit punch beverage they make you drink and headed to the office so they can take my blood. When I was about to leave I felt a little funny, like I was about to get sick, I thought it was nothing so I got in my car and started driving. Well it wasn’t nothing and I did get sick. Luckily I was able to pull over and yak in an empty grocery bag I had in my car. Needless to say I was unable to take the test since it becomes invalid once you throw it up. And to top it off, I was sick the rest of the day.
So we had to reschedule the test for this week, I was working with the nurse to come up with an alternative to taking the nasty drink that made me so sick, because I knew it would happen again. She said when I come in for my next appointment she will have something for me. I signed in for my appointment and the nurse I was working with was not there, and they said I would need to take the drink again. I almost broke down and cried. However they gave me a new flavor, lemon-lime, and said I could drink as much water as I wanted. I was trying to think positive and will myself not to throw this up because I need to get this test over with. I had to hold back for 45 minutes, I had some close calls in the waiting room but I stayed strong, they got my blood sample and I was able to leave. I left less talkative and a little green, I knew what was coming next as it was just a matter of time. Thank God I had another bag in my car because even though I was praying and hoping I could make it home before my sickness took over, that did not happen. On the brightside I now know I can drive and yak in a bag several times. I was just glad I made it home in one piece and I had Justin to help me get cleaned up and take care of me.
Ok, since you made it through my TMI moment you all deserve a great update about the baby. While I was waiting for them to take my blood I had my check up with my midwife Gwen. She was very pleased with my belly growth, my weight and baby Hancock’s heart beat. We also talked more about our birth plan and she made me feel very at ease about all the questions I had. Besides my negative experience with the GTT, this has been a wonderful journey and we can’t wait to meet our little baby. Baby bump picture will come next week.
Love to all,
Justin and Mandy
So it all started last week when I went to take my GTT, I ingested the lovely sugary fruit punch beverage they make you drink and headed to the office so they can take my blood. When I was about to leave I felt a little funny, like I was about to get sick, I thought it was nothing so I got in my car and started driving. Well it wasn’t nothing and I did get sick. Luckily I was able to pull over and yak in an empty grocery bag I had in my car. Needless to say I was unable to take the test since it becomes invalid once you throw it up. And to top it off, I was sick the rest of the day.
So we had to reschedule the test for this week, I was working with the nurse to come up with an alternative to taking the nasty drink that made me so sick, because I knew it would happen again. She said when I come in for my next appointment she will have something for me. I signed in for my appointment and the nurse I was working with was not there, and they said I would need to take the drink again. I almost broke down and cried. However they gave me a new flavor, lemon-lime, and said I could drink as much water as I wanted. I was trying to think positive and will myself not to throw this up because I need to get this test over with. I had to hold back for 45 minutes, I had some close calls in the waiting room but I stayed strong, they got my blood sample and I was able to leave. I left less talkative and a little green, I knew what was coming next as it was just a matter of time. Thank God I had another bag in my car because even though I was praying and hoping I could make it home before my sickness took over, that did not happen. On the brightside I now know I can drive and yak in a bag several times. I was just glad I made it home in one piece and I had Justin to help me get cleaned up and take care of me.
Ok, since you made it through my TMI moment you all deserve a great update about the baby. While I was waiting for them to take my blood I had my check up with my midwife Gwen. She was very pleased with my belly growth, my weight and baby Hancock’s heart beat. We also talked more about our birth plan and she made me feel very at ease about all the questions I had. Besides my negative experience with the GTT, this has been a wonderful journey and we can’t wait to meet our little baby. Baby bump picture will come next week.
Love to all,
Justin and Mandy
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Time is flying
I can’t believe we have less then 80 days left till we meet our little angel! We still have so much to do before the new addition arrives in July, and the “before baby arrives” list seems to keep growing and growing. It doesn’t help that my energy level is not running at maximum capacity but Justin has been helping me out a lot and I am so very thankful! The baby is getting so big and so is my growing mid-section, he or she is also very active and is responding to talk and touch, a very cool experience to see and feel!
Justin’s parents came to visit for a few weeks, it was nice to see them and show them our new area we live in. Grandma and Grandpa Hancock are very excited to meet there grandbaby!
I have my next appointment with the midwife tomorrow so I will write an update after!
Love and Hugs,
Justin and Mandy
Justin’s parents came to visit for a few weeks, it was nice to see them and show them our new area we live in. Grandma and Grandpa Hancock are very excited to meet there grandbaby!
I have my next appointment with the midwife tomorrow so I will write an update after!
Love and Hugs,
Justin and Mandy
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