Meredith's Baby Dedication

Meredith you are a precious gift from God. We are so happy God decided to place you in our care. You have great things in store for you little one. We look forward to watching you grow and change. Our prayer is that through our example that you will desire a relationship with Jesus, that you follow your dreams, and work hard at all you do. May all your family, church, and friends lead you in the direction you need  to go.  

Today we dedicated Meredith. This was not a baptism. It was an outward expression of how we would like to raise our daughter, and we ask that you all help us in this very important venture for it is the most important job ever. 

A Shower of Blessings

The ladies at our church put together a precious shower for Meredith. All the decorations were just adorable, and the food was delicious. We are so blessed and thankful.

So thankful that my BF was here for the shower. We so enjoyed her visit from Saturday until Tuesday!

One Month

Look who's 1 month already!

Nickname: Little Lady

Interests: Sleeping, Eating, and Being Held

Charles picked out her outfit today. He loves being included and will get his step stool out and watch her being changed. He says, " Did she poop? Stinky booty." He will hand me things to help out too. He loves his baby sister. This past Sunday he got sick and we didn't know if he was contagious or not and had to move him away from her several times. He cried every single time. Even explaining to him didn't help. He wanted to hug and kiss his sister. I am so glad that the doctor told us he had an ear infection and a fever rash, and that he wasn't contagious. I don't know how long I could take him feeling bad and his pitiful cry from not getting to love on his Eredith. (he can't say Meredith).

Picture time begins.

Really Mommy I am so not into this.

Big Brother is so funny.

Alright I will give a half smile so we can be finished already.

And we are done!

36 weeks

Stats: Baby Girl is scheduled for c-section on February 26th. We hope she behaves and stays put like she is supposed to do. The doctor's appointment this week went really well. I am now going every week until she comes. That means weighing in every week.

 I made this sweet little hat this weekend to go with her blanket.

 This little guy is finally feeling so much better. He is my sweet handsome boy.

Finally Finished

I'm totally finished with Meredith's blanket! I am very happy to have this project finished. 

The finished blanket

The next two pictures are close up pictures so that you can see the detail in the blanket. This blanket has seed stitch, double moss stitch, and two different kinds of cables in each row.

32 Weeks

Left: with Meredith Right: with Charles

I thought I looked bigger with Charles, but I think I am just carrying higher this time. I should have never looked back at the old photos because I believed I was smaller this time around (Not the case at ALL). Plus winter clothes hides pregnancy a little better.

Make your weight predictions for this baby- remember Charles weighed 9 pounds 11 ounces.

How far along am I? 32 weeks

Clothes: All maternity at this point it is just more comfortable.
Cravings: I have just been really hungry and it doesn't matter what it is as long as I get to eat. I will not turn down sweets though. I am one hungry little mama to be.
Loving: Feeling little kicks and punches that are getting so much stronger. She can wake me up with her movements now, and others can feel her move too.

Not Loving: All the bathroom trips daytime and nighttime. I'm still struggling with sleeping because of my hips. How fast this pregnancy is going by. I am also getting short of breath doing small tasks.
Looking Forward to: The next doctor's appointment. I love hearing her heartbeat and finding out how she is doing. I am also looking forward to meeting baby girl and showing her off to family and friends. 
Not Looking Forward to: Surgery

New Hats

Meredith now has mouse ears! These precious hats were made by a sweet co-worker of Patrick's. I can't wait to see them on her.

Pink Laundry

I bet you thought I put something red in with my whites and turned everything pink by that title. Nope, for the first time ever I have pink things to wash. A very generous friend gave us her baby girl blankets and clothes. I still have a bunch of clothes to go through to see what will fit/be warm enough here in late February-early spring. As we all know the climate here is not the same as Atlanta, Georgia. I am beyond thankful for her sweet gesture and look forward to seeing Meredith dressed in the cute clothes and wrapped in the soft blankets. Now I need to keep working on getting her room ready, finishing her heirloom blanket, and making a wreath for her room. I have so much to accomplish in the next 7 weeks. Last night I got majorly overwhelmed, so like any OCD organized mom to be I made a list of everything that needs to be done so that I can check things off as I get them accomplished.

24 Weeks

How far along am I? 24 weeks 
Clothes: All maternity at this point it is just more comfortable.
Cravings: I have just been really hungry and it doesn't matter what it is as long as I get to eat. I will not turn down sweets though.
Loving: Feeling little kicks and punches that are getting so much stronger. I'm pretty sure I felt the baby doing flips in my belly too. I know this will not happen much more because of room issues.
Not Loving: All the bathroom trips daytime and nighttime. I'm still struggling with sleeping because of my hips.
Looking Forward to:Tomorrow I go in for the BIG Ultrasound! To say I am anxious is an understatement. I look forward to seeing this precious baby's face, hearing a healthy heart beat, and just being in awe of this special little one. Please pray all is well and healthy. We are also going to make double sure that it is a girl, so hopefully the baby will behave so we can be certain. 
Not Looking Forward to: The waddle.

Soon I will post baby bedding choice and what the baby's lovey will be. Big Ultrasound pictures too!

Shower

Yesterday a very sweet and generous faculty and staff at Carroll High where Patrick works gave a shower for those of us that have had or will be having a baby this school year. It was a lot of fun and there were some really tasty treats to eat. 3 of the 4 babies have already entered the world I was the only pregnant lady. It was so much fun getting to see and hold all the cute little babies.

We are so thankful!

Love, 

Patrick, Brooke, Charles, & Baby Meredith

My Newest Project

This is a heirloom blanket I am making for Meredith. I made one just like this for Charles before he was born in a grey. I will use these blankets on them while they are little, and then I will wrap them up to preserve them for my grandbabies. I have almost 4 1/2 inches completed. Only about 35 1/2 inches to go to getting it complete. I hope I can get it finished before February because I really want to make her some other things.

Half Way

How far along am I? 20 weeks
Clothes: All maternity pants, and I am in need of some fall/winter tops.
Cravings: Captain Crunch, Sweets, and French Fries. I also enjoy just eating. I have been extremely hungry lately. Sometimes I feel like I could out eat a man.
Loving: Feeling little kicks and punches that are getting so much stronger.
Not Loving: All the bathroom trips daytime and nighttime. I'm still struggling with sleeping because of my hips.
Looking Forward to: Seeing her sweet face on ultrasound in 4 weeks. Praying for a wonderful report.
Not Looking Forward to: The waddle.

Help Please

I am having a really hard time figuring out crib bedding for Meredith. Please tell me your favorite and why. If you have found something supper cute somewhere else that is affordable let me know.
Here are three I have found that I like:

Meredith's 1st Gift

I went to the mailbox today and look what I found! A precious monogrammed sleeper. Aunt M strikes early. I am so looking forward to hairbows, ruffled bloomers, and dresses.

16 Weeks

How far along am I: 16 weeks
Clothes: Still wearing most regular clothes and a few maternity things. I am at that stage where my regular pants are too tight, but maternity clothes are a little too big as of right now.
Cravings: I am loving sweet stuff right now: cheese cake, cookies, and snickers bars. I also have times when french fries hit the spot.
Loving:  I am excited to know that Meredith is healthy and strong. That I am feeling better and have more energy.
Not Loving: Trying to keep myself on my sides to sleep at night. My hips have been bothering me so side sleeping becomes trying.
Looking Forward To: Many more healthy checks at the doctor. Feeling baby girl have bigger movements.
Anxious About: Keeping up with two busy little ones, raising them the way they should be, and the weight gain that will be in my future.