Living Room - new rug and chair was moved from our bedroom
The New Musical corner.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Our new Home!
Well, we have tapered off the house search for right now until after Eli is born. Instead, we gave our apartment a face lift. I LOVE IT! It is so cozy now and the nursery is even coming together. The only thing left if the crib and recliner which will be delivered next week.
Nursery/Guest Room - Changing Table, dresser, and new rug
Just a little corner piece.
GETTING OUT OF THE HOUSE!
After being on "semi-bed rest" and working from home the entire week with my feet propped up, I desperately needed to get out of the house for just a little bit. I have never wanted to do my hair so bad and put on a coat of mascara to get out of the house.
We decided to go right down the street to our local HEB. They built this one to replicate a Central Market, with a café and outdoor bar. We just took a deck of cards, sat outside, and enjoyed the live music. I love when Derek and I have impromptu date nights - My kind of evening with the husband!
Mom even joined us She came in town to help out with errands, laundry, baby stuff, basically EVERYTHING!! Thank you so much for everything mom!!!. Glad we were all able to get out for a little bit and enjoy the company of great friends.
We decided to go right down the street to our local HEB. They built this one to replicate a Central Market, with a café and outdoor bar. We just took a deck of cards, sat outside, and enjoyed the live music. I love when Derek and I have impromptu date nights - My kind of evening with the husband!
Date Night!!
The next day we were invited over to the Halamuda's new house for dinner. Such a lovely evening and amazing new home. Thank you Jenni and Brian!!
34 Weeks
Let's just say 30 was a birthday to remember for sure! After all of the festivities, Derek and I were just hanging out relaxing on Sunday night when I started to have some minor complications. We monitored everything that night per doctors orders and went in to see them first thing Monday morning. The great news is that Eli was absolutely perfect, his heart rate was normal and the ultrasound was great. This was a blessing to have a peace of mind after staying up all night and wondering what is going on. However, they wanted to monitor me a little more since they were not 100% sure what happened.
More than likely I slightly tore my placenta. Only 25% of tears are found in ultrasounds, and nothing was found on mine - everything looked fine. Therefore, the doctors wanted to monitor me and Eli overnight in the hospital to make sure I didn't go into labor or have my symptoms get any worse.
The good news is that if we were to go into labor, Eli and I will be perfectly fine - it is just not the doctors first choice. He is already measuring about 6 pounds, and now we are only 4 weeks away from our original due date.
Bored selfie ... no one to talk to, so why not document the night :)
This was the portable machine that I was hooked up to all night long. This monitored Eli's perfect heart beat, movement, and tracked any contractions that I was having. And let's not forget to mention the sexy hospital gown - HA!
Yes, hospital food is terrible. Derek went back to the house to gather a few things and brought back the extra loaf of zucchini bread that mom made for my birthday. It was delicious and just what I needed at the moment!!
Eli's 4D glamour shot. We were only able to get his profile based on his positioning. I know this might be hard to tell what exactly you are looking at, but don't feel bad - the tech had to point his features out to me a few times before I caught on. On the left side from top to bottom, starting with his forehead, bridge of his nose, then his eye, and nose, with his little cheek bone right beside his tiny nose - SUCH A CUTE FACE! His left arm is wrapped across the rest of his face. The doctors kept calling this his "Batman pose" - just exposing the top of his face. Love it!
More than likely I slightly tore my placenta. Only 25% of tears are found in ultrasounds, and nothing was found on mine - everything looked fine. Therefore, the doctors wanted to monitor me and Eli overnight in the hospital to make sure I didn't go into labor or have my symptoms get any worse.
The good news is that if we were to go into labor, Eli and I will be perfectly fine - it is just not the doctors first choice. He is already measuring about 6 pounds, and now we are only 4 weeks away from our original due date.
Oh Derek who cannot sleep anywhere and has minor insomnia. He always has to sleep with the lights off, pillows over his head, and no sound - total opposite of me. I guess this goes to show that if you are that exhausted you can sleep anywhere. I rested during the day and was not tired that night. I was depending on Derek to stay up with me and keep me company. I decided to be a good wife and let him get a little rest. At least he got a test run of what his bed will be like the next time we are in the labor and delivery room. :)
30th Birthday with Derek- Part 2!!
I thought that we were all finished with the weekend celebration, and Derek reminded me that I had one last gift. I sent him a picture of this diaper bag back in December. This is really the only thing that I absolutely wanted for my birthday/push gift. He tricked me and said that we could not get it this year because of all of our other expenses. I tried to swallow my pride and just accept the fact that I was not getting it - but it was very hard!! Needless to say, Derek did a great job and really surprised me. He gets husband of the year award!
Love you Husband!!
My new Kate Spade Diaper Bag
I even love the box that it came in!
30th Birthday with the Family!
Since we had the baby shower the same weekend, I just wanted to hang out with the family for my 30th birthday. We had a great time having a lazy Saturday hanging out by the pool, catching some rays, and grilling burgers. Let's face it, it's not like we were going to have a rager "Dirty Thirty" Party ... However, let's wait and see what happens for 31 :)
This picture makes me laugh. Normally I am the only one that takes naps in this family. I was the only one awake and everybody else (besides Aslynn) was passed out by the pool. Even Ryder had a lovely little nap in the pack 'n play. Love that the fam can come to my place and RELAX!
I was taking pictures of everybody sleeping, and Aslynn wanted to be a part of every picture. LOVE HER!
Fun with Uncle Derek!
Looks like Uncle Kyloo and Ryder have something in common - their love for Mango-ritas!
Birthday walk around the lake and to the farmers Market!
You know it is not all about you anymore when you go shopping for your baby on your birthday. I didn't even get one thing for myself. Who am I?!?!
Austin Baby Shower
We had the Austin baby shower the same weekend as my birthday, so it was fun to have a weekend of celebration. The shower was so hosted by my fabulous friends, Katherine and Liz from my Missional Community Group, and Casey, Vicki, Jenni - Austin Besties!! Everything was absolutely beautiful and we could not ask for a better turn out. Thank you Katherine for opening up your beautiful home, and thank you to everybody that helped out. This was above and beyond what I could have ever imagined. I am still amazed at all of the surrounding love for Baby Eli - he is one lucky guy!!
Always good to make fun of an awkward belly touching picture. This actually turned out to be one of my favorites.
Love that the fam came in - Even Kyle!!
Rachel and Jessica. I have known Rachel since my first day at Dell. I love that our families have remained close friends.
Jessica was in town with her husband and son for his 10 year old Birthday trip. She was my Dell counterpart located in Boston. Needless to say, I was thrilled that she was able to come to the shower and that we could spend some time together on her son's special weekend. We love the Faust Family - and I am happy to say they will always be in our lives.
Love all of the decorations. Using all of them for our nursery!!
The famous Whole Foods Berry Chantilly Cake. Can you ever have an event without this?!?!
Lovely Hostesses: Jenni, Casey, Vicki, Liz, and Katherine
Missional Community Group: Casey, Kristen, Kathrine, April, and Liz
Always good to make fun of an awkward belly touching picture. This actually turned out to be one of my favorites.
Kyle, Ali, and kids drove in the morning of, and Kyle was such a trooper. He was not able to escape to the apartment, so he was the best brother and Uncle ever just hanging out. Thank you Uncle Kyloo!
Jessica was in town with her husband and son for his 10 year old Birthday trip. She was my Dell counterpart located in Boston. Needless to say, I was thrilled that she was able to come to the shower and that we could spend some time together on her son's special weekend. We love the Faust Family - and I am happy to say they will always be in our lives.
Friday, May 9, 2014
33 Week Appointment
This was our last time to see the babe before he is actually here. He is head down facing my back, so we did not get to see his little face. His brain, active heart, legs and arms look great though. We already knew that he favored my right side, and we figured out that his "Cirque De Sole" hour in the evening is his sweet little bottom and legs rolling around. The only clear picture that the sonotician gave us was a picture of his genitals - ha! Such a proud moment for Derek :)
For me, sleeping is getting more and more uncomfortable every night. I can't even get comfortable on my side. I probably get about 2 hours of consecutive sleep before waking up and trying to get comfy again. In addition, this was the worst week of swelling for me since my trip to San Francisco in March. On Wednesday my feet were so bad that I convinced Derek to go with me to my little hole in the wall "Beijing Foot Massage". Yes, it is exactly how it sounds. A little Chinese family runs the business, and nobody speaks English. However, they give the best massages ever, and just for $30 an hour!! Afterwards my masseuse kept pointing at my feet and making a big circle with her hands. I was pointing at my belly and kept trying to say it was because of the baby. I clearly know that my feet and ankles are swollen ....THAT IS WHY I AM HERE!! Everything finally went down last night, and today I didn't have any swelling - Hallelujah
33 week Facts:
1) 153 heart rate
2) Weighs 4lbs 15 ounces
3) As of right now the babe is in the 48% percentile -- we have an average size baby.
4) I was measuring normal at 33 cm.
5) Books say he is about the size of a pineapple
6) Eli gets the hiccups at least once or twice a day
For me, sleeping is getting more and more uncomfortable every night. I can't even get comfortable on my side. I probably get about 2 hours of consecutive sleep before waking up and trying to get comfy again. In addition, this was the worst week of swelling for me since my trip to San Francisco in March. On Wednesday my feet were so bad that I convinced Derek to go with me to my little hole in the wall "Beijing Foot Massage". Yes, it is exactly how it sounds. A little Chinese family runs the business, and nobody speaks English. However, they give the best massages ever, and just for $30 an hour!! Afterwards my masseuse kept pointing at my feet and making a big circle with her hands. I was pointing at my belly and kept trying to say it was because of the baby. I clearly know that my feet and ankles are swollen ....THAT IS WHY I AM HERE!! Everything finally went down last night, and today I didn't have any swelling - Hallelujah
33 week Facts:
1) 153 heart rate
2) Weighs 4lbs 15 ounces
3) As of right now the babe is in the 48% percentile -- we have an average size baby.
4) I was measuring normal at 33 cm.
5) Books say he is about the size of a pineapple
6) Eli gets the hiccups at least once or twice a day
Monday, May 5, 2014
Kentucky Derby
The Rowe's are some of my best friends, and they always know how to throw a great party, especially one with a theme. Every year they always have a Kentucky Derby party with tents, mint juleps, roses, and hats required! They really know how to throw together a great time.
Casey & Locke - love them!
The betting list and table. My how things are starting to change now that babies are in the picture :)
Love Locke! Can't wait for Eli and Locke to be best friends.
Montelepre Wedding in Shreveport
Derek went to Shreveport this past weekend for his best friend's wedding. I was a so bummed that I couldn't go. The doctor did not want me to drive the 6 hours, so I had to stay in Austin - So disappointing!! John and Jessica are so amazing, and have been best friend's with Derek since they were freshmen in college. We could not be any happier for them!
Derek & John
Jess & John
If I could not be there in person, I was going to celebrate and toast to the happy couple with a New Orleans Snowball - the absolute Best!!
30/31 Weeks
We are getting into the third trimester. I am so excited to meet our little boy soon, but I feel like I have not accomplished anything for him. I think part of the reason has to do with our house hunting. We have been in limbo looking for a house since December, and finally we just decided to get the guest bedroom ready. I just wanted to do something -- I guess the nesting feelings are true!
31 week Appointment updates:
1) 140 bpm - heart rate
2) Baby Eli is a mover and a shaker. I love it when he rolls around in there - its so much fun to watch and feel. However, starting at about 10-11pm he goes CRAZY! We call this his "Cirque de Sole" hour. I feel like he is doing somersaults in my belly. When he moves, it literally looks like a wave going across my belly. Derek and I will both just watch in awe and love watching him when we are getting ready for bed. Needless to say, I cannot go to sleep until he is finished and comfortable again :)
3) Measuring normal now at 31 cm. At our last appointment, the doctors mentioned that I was measuring small. If I was still small at this appt, there was cause to be concerned. The Dr. said I was probably measuring small because of the babe's low positioning on my sciatica. So happy we are normal and back on track!
4) No more sciatica pain! That was a long 2 weeks. We are so happy we are over that period. Sometimes I still feel a numbing/soreness in my glute/hamstring at the end of the day when I do to much. I am still learning to run errands or workout in small spurts so I don't over do anything. It's definitely a learning process when you just want to get things done.
5) Walking about 2 miles. I stopped crossfit when my sciatica starting giving me problems. So now, 2 miles is the cut off for me before any soreness or back pain comes along. Right now the goal is to keep moving :)
6) First major Pregnancy Brain Moment: It was a typical morning getting ready for work. I started to blow drying my hair and realized that it has taken about 45 min and its still not dry. I finally figured out that I forgot to rinse out the conditioner. But not only did I have conditioner in my hair, I managed to put in all of my hair products on top of that. So what's a girl to do when she doesn't have time to hop back in the shower?? Sprinkle a little baby powder on top to not look as greasy and throw on a head wrap. However, I wish it stopped there .... I proceeded to get to work and hopped on the elevator when a woman looked at me and started her sentence with "Oh Honey ...". I also proceeded to put my shirt on inside out. Instead of having a tag, my tank top had a very large print on it screaming "Motherhood Maternity". To say the least, not my finest moment. I am glad I can look back and laugh!
30 weeks
Our first piece of furniture for the nursery! We had this changing table custom made for us out of a 1930s Antique buffet.
31 week Appointment updates:
1) 140 bpm - heart rate
2) Baby Eli is a mover and a shaker. I love it when he rolls around in there - its so much fun to watch and feel. However, starting at about 10-11pm he goes CRAZY! We call this his "Cirque de Sole" hour. I feel like he is doing somersaults in my belly. When he moves, it literally looks like a wave going across my belly. Derek and I will both just watch in awe and love watching him when we are getting ready for bed. Needless to say, I cannot go to sleep until he is finished and comfortable again :)
3) Measuring normal now at 31 cm. At our last appointment, the doctors mentioned that I was measuring small. If I was still small at this appt, there was cause to be concerned. The Dr. said I was probably measuring small because of the babe's low positioning on my sciatica. So happy we are normal and back on track!
4) No more sciatica pain! That was a long 2 weeks. We are so happy we are over that period. Sometimes I still feel a numbing/soreness in my glute/hamstring at the end of the day when I do to much. I am still learning to run errands or workout in small spurts so I don't over do anything. It's definitely a learning process when you just want to get things done.
5) Walking about 2 miles. I stopped crossfit when my sciatica starting giving me problems. So now, 2 miles is the cut off for me before any soreness or back pain comes along. Right now the goal is to keep moving :)
6) First major Pregnancy Brain Moment: It was a typical morning getting ready for work. I started to blow drying my hair and realized that it has taken about 45 min and its still not dry. I finally figured out that I forgot to rinse out the conditioner. But not only did I have conditioner in my hair, I managed to put in all of my hair products on top of that. So what's a girl to do when she doesn't have time to hop back in the shower?? Sprinkle a little baby powder on top to not look as greasy and throw on a head wrap. However, I wish it stopped there .... I proceeded to get to work and hopped on the elevator when a woman looked at me and started her sentence with "Oh Honey ...". I also proceeded to put my shirt on inside out. Instead of having a tag, my tank top had a very large print on it screaming "Motherhood Maternity". To say the least, not my finest moment. I am glad I can look back and laugh!
Our first piece of furniture for the nursery! We had this changing table custom made for us out of a 1930s Antique buffet.
Just Plain Awkward
Whenever Alison has a chance, she will post an awkward picture of me. It is no secret that I take TERRIBLE action shots. I think maybe at first she wasn't very aware of the pictures she was choosing (MAYBE), but now its an ongoing joke of the family. I have tried to get awkward pictures of her, but have not had the best of luck. It took several hours of searching to find just 12 pictures for a calendar for her Christmas gift last year. With that being said, I HAD to share these. Granted, these black and white photos that Eric took are awkward of everybody, but it makes me happy to see Ali in these ... (sorry sis -- I had too :) )
Doesn't Kyle look like "Jafar" from Alladin in this picture?!?!
A picture says 1000 words ... this might be the cover for my next calendar :)
Easter Weekend
Easter weekend was great. Not only did we celebrate Mom's birthday, but we were just able to hang out all together as a family - no real plan, just chilling. Great sermon, fun family, wonderful weather... My kind of weekend!
I guess we know the name now :)
You have to get some awkward belly shots in there!
The whole family is back together - WELCOME BACK UNCLE KYLOO!!
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