E.J.'s Checkup

Emery Jai had a checkup and some shots yesterday. It was her first time to see a pediatrician in Nashville, all I can say is I miss Debbie Emery's nurse practitioner. I guess Dr. I was OK I just was not overly impressed. We were there for over 3 hours, maybe 20 min. of those we were being seen by someone. But the most important thing is that Emery is 100% healthy. Dr. I could not believe that she has never taken an antibiotic (knock on wood). Emery Jai is right on track, overachieving actually. Her verbal and social skills well exceed the normal range. She is preforming at a 2 to2 1/2 year old capacity. Emery is a very big girl, she is in the 97% plus range for her height, weight, and head circumference. Everything is in proportion so no worries about weight, shes just going to be tall. Emery Jai hated getting her shots, as soon as they were over she got her purse and the keys and started telling everyone bye bye.

Afternoon Nap

Josh and Emery Jai had been working so hard unpacking they needed a nap! This is Emery's favorite sleeping position, right up next to someone. She loves sleeping in the bed with us, we joke (sort of) that she will be in our bed until shes 20. Co-sleeping works for us, I realize it is not for everyone. I just love seeing her wake up, she is so happy. I am starting to wonder where the new baby will sleep. We plan on using a bassinet that fits on to the mattress, its an arms reach co-sleeper thing, hope it works. Its kind of an extension of the bed. It will be the same height and right there so nursing will be easier than if he was in a traditional bassinet or his own bed. But if it does not work its a good thing our bed is huge!
That's E.J.'s favorite pillowcase, she will not go to sleep without it. We took it from Nena's house.

We Are Loving Nashville!!

We have been here almost two weeks and everything is going good. We have not unpacked completely, but we are getting there. I had huge plans for decorating and painting, but have decided it would not really be worth it because we will be moving in about 18 months. We are nomads! I am not going to repaint the furniture or paint any of the rooms it just does not seem worth it. I am looking forward to customizing my own space, one of these days.
The move has not been without challenges, when it rains it pours. First the robbery issue, as mentioned previously we had somethings taken. At first I viewed this as no big deal, well it is. We basically have little to no kitchen appliances, no mixer, no toaster, no food dehydrator (Josh)! They also got about 30-40 movies, including Emery Jai's ultrasound tape. I know that is something that hardly gets viewed, but I still would like to have the option. Other things were taken but that's the stuff I am most upset about at the moment.
On top of that the air went out in Lola (my car)! What perfect timing! And of course the warranty only covers some of the work the rest is out of pocket. Lola will be ready for pickup tomorrow. E.J. will be upset, she loved riding around with the windows down! She yells at people next to us, her favorite was to be beside a motorcycle at a stoplight. She apparently loves motorcycles. E.J. has also started noticing and pointing out peoples tattoos, this can't be a good sign :). Emery Jai's Aunt Erica thinks she is going to run off with a tattooed man on a motorcycle or horse!
All things considered we are doing well adjusting to living together again. It is a challenge keeping Emery Jai entertained inside all day, She loves being outside. I take her for walks and go swimming with her, but it just never seems to be long enough. Josh's schedule helps because he is home for most of the day. He is great about taking her out or on a drive, Emery doesn't care where shes going as long as she is going!

Silly Girl!

32 Weeks & 4 Days!

We had a little bit of excitement this week, yesterday I was not feeling the baby move as much as he had been moving. I was getting the 3 kicks per hour but he usually kicks so much more, and after dinner we watch him roll around in my belly (its crazy you can see all the bumps and lumps) and he did not put on a show last night. So I called the Midwives, the one on call Lisa called me back. Lisa told me to come in to the hospital and get hooked up so she could check things out. Well, all of the excitement must have woken him up because as soon as they got me on the monitors he was moving around like a wild man! His heart rate and variability were both perfect, so was his movement. She said he looked amazing, Lisa was so very, very nice. I am glad we got to go and see the hospital, the rooms are great. The nurses were all very nice, Emery Jai was the star of the show! The all held her and passed her around.
Also this week I went to an appointment with Linda, everything was great. It was so nice to be back in that setting, not to feel rushed during a visit. My glucose test was good, I passed, so no gestational diabetes! The baby is growing he is measuring 34/35 weeks, and his hart rate was great. I did not gain any weight this week. Linda is not near as concerned with the weight issue as I am, I just don't want to be left with having to loose a lot when this is over. I have only gained 25 lbs. which, I know is completely normal. I have an appointment in 2 weeks, we (Josh, Linda, and I) will make out a birthing plan. This should be interesting! I will post the final copy!
I have been feeling good, the heat is starting to become a factor. I have the thermostat set on 68 at all times, and if Josh would not die I would set in on about 62! Its also hard because the monkey loves, loves, loves to be outside, and at this point I love, love, love to be inside! We do go walking in the afternoons for about 30/45 min but shes still mad when we come back in.
We do have the final for sure we are positive name but I am not telling just yet!


Fetal development in pregnancy week 32:
fetus in eighth month And in the latest developing reports, your amazing baby has now developed sensitivity to temperature! This means, you’ll probably get a swift kick if you put a hot pad on your ginormous belly. For the Elton John lovers out there: baby’s got blue eyes. At this point, all babies do, although depending on their chromosomal disposition, this could easily change after birth (or even between now and labor), but for the time being, blue it is. Thanks to their recently matured lungs and a remarkably strong immune system, over 90% of babies born in their 32nd week, survive premature births. So it’s pretty much a done deal. Even if your little monkey’s planning on heading out early, their survival odds are in everyone’s favor. Time to celebrate (no, no, wait until after the birth to crack open the champagne!)



Mommy and Baby!
My belly is enormous, and I still have 7 to 9 weeks left!

Having Fun At The Park!

Emery Jai has been feeling a little cooped up in the house, she will go to the door and kick it yelling bye bye or outside! So we decided to take her out for the day, Josh looked up parks in the area. I think someone was using liberties when labeling this as a park, it was just a swing set that's it! But we had fun anyway!

This is the "Park"!
Just a swinging'!
Picking some flowers!

Josh and Emery playing with a bug and a stick (against Moms advice :))!

E.J.'s New Swimsuit!

Emery Jai got her first itsy bitsy tiny winy yellow poka dot bikini! It is so supper cute. She loved the pool, she swam like a fish (she knows the sign for fish and uses it in the bath tub and in the pool). She was not scared of the water at all, although it was a little cool for her.
I got a new suit but it's not itsy bitsy or tiny winy, don't be scared I'm not going to post pics of me in a suit, just wanted you to know I recently had a traumatic experience. Buying a swimsuit at 8 months pregnant! It was not a fun time.

pics of the oh so cute suit!

We Have Moved!!

The family is officially reunited!! We could not be more excited! We have to thank the friends and family that helped us get here, we could not have done it without them. I came down last Thursday, Nena and Pop with the help of some others loaded up the moving truck and drove it to Nashville. Josh did not have to make the drive back and our stuff was here before we had planned. The move was not without excitement, our storage unit was burglarized. They did not take anything huge just mirrors, pictures, random boxes, and trash cans! It is funny that we were worried about the crime in Nashville and we were robbed in Arkansas.
We are just very thankful to be together, Thursday was the first time I had seen Josh in 7 weeks. He could not believe how big my belly is or how much Emery Jai has grown and how much she talks! Its just great to be back together.