Break Is Over :(

It’s back to school for Mommy today, spring break is over. The week went by way too fast for sure, time off always flies. Speaking of flying time…we have only 8 weeks left! I really can't believe it, seems like just yesterday our girl was a little peach and now she is a honeydew.

Miss Caroline is constantly getting ready for her big debut, tipping the scales at 4 pounds and topping out at just about 1 foot 4 inches. In these past few weeks, it has been practice, practice, practice as Caroline hones the skills she'll need to thrive outside the womb — from swallowing and breathing to kicking and sucking. And speaking of sucking, she has been able to suck her thumb for a while now!

At 32 weeks old, Caroline has learned to smile, she can stick out her tongue (uh oh), and even make funny faces. This week, her movements as well as her growth will peak then begin to slow down a little in the next few weeks. Experts say at this stage, babies generally sleep in half hour segments and dream more! I'll bet she's dreaming of her super cute room and that closet full of clothes!

Happy Anniversary Mommy & Daddy

Several years ago Daddy started a journey that began on his knee! He bought Mommy the most beautiful ring in the world, drove all day to get to Fayetteville, went to Mommy's classroom, got on his knee, and asked Mommy to please say yes,  and  she did! Four years ago today they started their life together. Happy Anniversary wishes to the cutest couple on Windy Hills Lane! Enjoy your special day and celebrate!

Extreme Room Makeover

Sweet Caroline's room is almost complete. There are a few more things to get in place but hey, we still have 60 days give or take to get finished.

Granny did an outstanding job on Caroline's bedding and super cute diaper  stacker. And she even put diapers in it!! I love the green and pink buttons on top of the stacker. The second photo is the crib quilt. When Mommy and I were picking out the fabrics, I admit I was a little skeptical of all the colors, patterns, and textures. Now that everything is finished, it looks great and I think it will look even more amazing with our baby girl on it!

Daddy has all the furniture together and in place. He did such a good job putting it all together. I know because I saw him with all the pieces carefully laid out in the living room and I don't think there was any hardware left over!

The last photo is Caroline's closet. As you can see it's almost full! (She is her mother's daughter.) One more package of diapers for the top shelf and maybe another basket for toys and it will be packed! It is so hard to resist the temptation to buy cute little girly things... except for shoes. It's difficult for me to figure out the sizes especially when they are in inches.

Our Caroline is such a blessed little girl. I wonder if she has any idea just how many folks love her already and are anxiously waiting for her arrival. I sure hope she likes us.

One Semester Left

Our lil Honeydew

Mommy went to the doctor AND dentist yesterday. She didn't have a very good weekend as she suffered with a  tooth that is giving her fits. Thank goodness she is scheduled to have a root canal today at 9 so say a little prayer that all will go well .

The baby doc had better news than the dentist, yay! Caroline’s heartbeat is 138 and she is doing great. Her arms and legs are staying close to her body now due to "increasing space constraints"!!
Her baby's skin is no longer red, but is now the wonderful, beautiful, newborn pink color. She is a tad over 3 pounds, I'm going to say 3.5 lbs. and is 16 inches long, give or take a half an inch or so! Her irises can now dilate and contract in response to light. From here on out, Caroline will gain weight faster than she'll increase in length.

Mommy is still amazing as always - she has not gained one pound since her last doctor visit! I’m so proud of her staying fit and healthy during her Mommyhood! Whatever you wanna  call it - one  semester, nine weeks, or 62 days....we will soon have our sweet Caroline!!

 

Caroline's First Shower

Razorback in training picture.

Caroline and Mommy enjoyed their first baby shower today. The teachers at Mommy's school threw the best shower  ever. One very talented teacher even made the cake and decorated it identical to Caroline's bedding fabric. The cake was de-lish as well as pretty. As Mommy opened each gift, you could instantly hear ooh and ahh. There was so many beautiful girly things that we had to use two and a half suv's to carry it home!

A great big huge Thank You to all the teachers at MES that made the shower so nice. Everything was so sweet and we appreciate you caring for Mommy and Caroline in such a wonderful way!

67 Days and Counting

This is week number 30 which means there is 67 days left! Our Sweet Caroline is about 1 ft. 5 inches long now and she weighs in at or around 3 pounds.
Puddin’ will gain about half a pound a week until week 38. She is getting fatter more plump and beginning to control her own body temperature. Her eyebrows and eyelashes are fully developed and her curly locks are getting thicker by the week. Her head and body are now perfectly proportioned like a teensie weensie newborn.
Our Apple Dumplin’s eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face.
Caroline’s beautiful little hands are now fully formed and her fingernails are growing. On ultrasound scans, she might be seen grasping her hands and feet which helps with nerve development. Her eyelids are opening and closing and will often make rapid eye movements - a sign she could be dreaming. (About what I wonder!)
Our Sweet Caroline is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, just like us grown ups!! This month, all five senses are finally functional, and her brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
This is such an exciting time - it seems as though 10 weeks is forever! I think the best thing for me to do for distraction is to go Caroline shopping! That ought to settle me down – at least for a day two!

In A Nutshell

Week 29
What a busy week!
Caroline’s room is painted.
The carpet is down.
Daddy has all the furniture together.
The rocker is in position.
The closet is filling up.
Granny is on the last stitches of the bedding.
Showers are starting.
Mommy is getting rounder.
Caroline is kicking!
I’m getting antsy.
75 days to go!

Check Up Day

Mommy went to the doctor today for a check up and gestational diabetes test. She sent me a message earlier saying all is well. She added that Miss Caroline is no longer breach but head down. Yay Caroline! The doctor said Caroline is growing at a good rate and her heartbeat is 154. Mommy said Caroline kicked the whole time during the test. Sounds like our little Sweetie Pie is going to like sugar! Mommy also said that she is doing very good as well. Mommy has maintained her weight magnificently and is in very good shape. Yay Mommy!

I’m so very proud of MY little girl while she is growing OUR little girl! Lindsey hasn’t missed any school except for doctor visits and snow days! She is eating very carefully and is loyal to her aerobics class! And I will add this too…Lindsey is just as cute today as she was before her bump! Good job Lindsey!