JESUS for President '08

I'm going to be the first one to say....

"I don't know nothin' 'bout no politics." But this much I do know...





I hate all the presidential canadits. I think they are all liars. And I'm sick and tired off seeing a bunch of crap on TV about what they promise to do if/when they are elected when in reality they aren't held accountable to follow through with any of it! I vote with morals and values and I feel like not one of the canadits stand for anything I find morally upright.

So in saying that, I want to say...

I vote JESUS for President in 2008!!!

He is our provider. Our comforter. Our protector. He is on OUR side. He doesn't hold a title of democrat or republican because He finds labels foolish. He doesn't promise things just to get a vote. He doesn't put other canadits down just to lift Himself up. You'll never see Him in a commercial or in the papers because the cross on Calvary is advertisement enough. He stands for all that is moral and good. He has nothing to prove because He did it all by saving the world. He puts everyone to shame merly by being Himself -because He is GOD. He has written only one book. This one book has been made unable to be on the best seller's list because it sells such high quantities. This one book is freely provided at hotels, doctor's offices and hospitals. This one book provides all the knowledge anyone will need in their lives. This one book is a topic of controversy for some but the source of wholeness for so many. Jesus came to save us and to give us the gift of everlasting life. What has any of the presidential canadits ever done for us? He doesn't ask for money or financing all He asks is for our faithfulness in Him. And for all He does for us it's a small price to pay. He is the man for the job. So in 2008 let's start a revolution and choose OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!

I know He can't actually be the President of the United States of America but you know what??? He can most definitely be the President of my life. And for all that He has done in my life I choose HIM!






(I know this has nothing to do with my pregnancy........I just felt compelled this morning!! :)

Ultrasound update

Just a quick update...

1. Paisley weighs 4lbs 9oz.

2. Paisley's abdomen measures 33 weeks.

3. But her head measures 35 weeks!! (Let's keep in mind I'm 31 weeks along!!)

4. We watched her for a good while practicing to breathe. It was so sweet.

5. We saw her smiling and sucking her thumb.

6. And last but not least......they looked and she already has a little bit of hair. =) How cute is that?!!?

Be blessed.

WOW!!...No wonder I feel this way!

31 weeks 2 days

I went in for my appointment with Dr. Duke yesterday and received some interesting...ok shocking news.

First of all, I have gain ANOTHER 7 pounds totaling 30 pounds gained! Whoa MAMA!! But with an explanation. Over the last month or so I have not been able to eat hardly anything. I try but I get so uncomfortable and end up not being able to breathe well. So it was very hard for me to believe that I gained 7 pounds in 2 weeks. That is just crazy. I figure that I'm taking in between 1000 and 1200 calories a day...not that much for a pregnant girl. So she checked my legs and ankles and said "Veronica, you are very swollen! The weight you are gaining is not hips and thighs it's pure water weight. Are you drinking water like you should?" To which I had to reluctantly say "Nooooooo." And, of course, she told me that I need to be drinking a ton more water than I am. And cut down on my salt intake. (Yeah, like that is going to happen.) I'll try my best with the salt but I am for sure going to pump it up on the water drinking! And she also said I need to get my feet up as much as I can. Then she looked at my blood pressure and said that it was on the verge of being high but said there was no protein in my urine. Which means at the moment I am not preeclamtic. Praise Jesus. I guess water weight, high blood pressure and protein in your urine means you are preelamtic.

On to the next topic.

I told her that for the last few weeks I have been extremely uncomfortable. And that I know I don't look that big for the outside but I just feel "full" and huge from the inside. It is very hard to move, get off the couch, get out of bed and frankly, even get off the potty. I then asked her approximately how big Paisley was and she said the average baby at 31 weeks is about 4 pounds. But she pushed on my tummy and felt around at Paisley and said "Veronica, no wonder you are uncomfortable. Paisley is around 5 pounds. You have a big ol' baby inside of you!!" She also said to be prepared to deliver a large child!! haha GREAT!! I wanted a chunky monkey anyway!! Then she measured me and I am, of course, measuring 2 cm larger than my gestational age. She said she would not doubt that I will go early! WHAT?!?! EARLY.......I DON'T EVEN HAVE A CRIB OR PAISLEY'S ROOM PAINTED......SHOOT, I DON'T EVEN HAVE A PACK N PLAY SHE COULD SLEEP IN!!! Mama needs to get with it!!

I have an ultrasound tomorrow night so that will tell me what Paisley actually weighs. And then I have my specialist appointment Tuesday.

So my new goals are:
1. Watch my salt intake
2. Drink water until I float away.
3. Get my feet up as much as possible.
4. Start working on Paisley's room!!!
5. Ward off labor for a few more weeks!! haha

I'm OFFICIALLY pregnant!

This morning I poured my Fruit Loops in the cereal bowl and then preceeded to pour Orange Juice all over the top of it!! I then quickly realized what I was doing...haha!! I have no excuse except....I have PREGGO BRAIN!!

The big THREE ZERO!!

30 weeks today!! Wow I can't believe I am this far along! Over the last 2-3 weeks Paisley has been a little wiggle worm. She moves so much. I love the way it feels when she flips and turns and kicks my belly. Daddy has been able to feel her so much more lately too. I was thinking this last weekend about how in the very beginning we were convinced we were having a boy. Then when we went in for our ultrasound to find out the gender of our little monkey and found out we were having a girl we were so excited. And now being so much farther along now, I can't imagine me being pregnant with a boy. Paisley is our life. Pink, dresses, flowers, the whole bit. I can't wait to see her beautiful little face...and her toes...and fingers. Will she have hair? Or be bald? My nose or daddy's? Tall or short? Chubby or thin? So many things to think about!! I can't wait to hold my sweet baby girl!

I hate to say...

Much to my dismay, tons of prayers, and 6 tubs of tummy butter I have located the beginnings of stretch marks on my beast of a belly. I thought between staying tan and "oiled" and constantly lathering with tummy butter, I would beat the ugly things!! But I am sad to say they have poped up and are here to stay. With more to come I'm sure. I would love to have been one of those girls that could say "I didn't get a single stretch mark!" But sadly I cannot. The sadest part of the whole thing is that I'm only 29 weeks. 11 weeks still to stretch...eeekkk!

So to all my preggo friends out there who don't have them yet my prayers are with you. But please know I will continue to lather and slather and goop on the tummy butter religiously. Because you know what??? It makes me feel better!! =)

I'm back with some random thoughts...

This post will be very jumbled. I have so many thoughts that have pasted through my head recently.

1.) First off, Saturday I went and finished up both my registries, one at Target and one at Toys R Us/Babies R Us. I was so lucky to have help from Christy. Registering is WAY harder than it sounds. Just a few more adjustments online and all will be complete. What a relief to have that out of the way.

2.) We went to the pool on Sunday and got some much needed sun. It was such a blessed to relax for a bit.....but I noticed a tickle in my throat before we left. By 9:00pm I had a full blown sore throat and massive headache. (Not to mention some Braxton Hicks contractions.) Derek was up with me all night Sunday night and we were both exhausted Monday morning. He stayed home from work to take care of me. I tried to get in to my Dr. but they were totally booked and just called me in a Z-pak. I started taking that Monday and it has seemed to help a little. I went to my previously scheduled OB appointment yesterday and all was well there. Dr. Duke confirmed I have a sinus infection.

3.) While I was at Dr. Duke's office I am so proud to say........I weighed in and have LOST 1 POUND!! In the midst of my sickness that was a boost to my self-esteem. Everything else was really good too. Also, my glucose test came back and Dr. Duke said it looked wonderful. Paisley and I are wonderful.

4.) I have also been cleared to eat SHRIMP!!! YAY!!! So I called Red Lobster and, yes, they have endless shrimp coming in September!! I know I'm a freak but whatever. =)

5.) I have hit a new all time low with my insomnia. I've normally been getting between 2-4 hours of sleep a night. But lucky me, last night I didn't sleep one wink! I tried everything...the bed, the couch, the floor. I even took medicine and that just made me loopy. So at 3:30 I finally gave up trying to get sleep and got up and straightened my hair. I am now having trouble even keeping my eyes open. Pray for me.

6.) I am 29 weeks now. Which is so exciting. It's hard to think that my due date is only 11 weeks off. I'm so not prepared. haha There are so many things that I need to do.

7.) Next Wednesday night we have our Breast Feeding Class. I remember when I signed up for the class it seemed so far off. Now we are only one week away. It should be interesting being that we are attending with Christy and Amick. I know Derek and Amick will do or say something to embarrass Christy and I!! What an experience it shall be. =)

8.) I feel like I am having poor circulation issues. My hands, arms and feet fall asleep very easily. If you have an input or tips please help me.

I thinks that's all I have to say. Be blessed.

Have you ever heard such nonsense!?!?

Ok so I'm browsing through Target.com looking at baby moniters. And what do I see??? Nothing but a super duper high tech HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL baby moniter. As of right now I am not a freaky obsessive person but I honestly think a regular everyday moniter would do the trick. I don't know about anyone else but I'm not sure at 2am I am going to want to hear my baby screaming in HIGH DEFINITION!! =)