A Heavy Post

I had a decision to make today...to be an open book about my pregnancy or keep everything "picture perfect".

I decided to spare the gross details on this blog but be real about what's going on.

On Tuesday, I started spotting and having mild cramps. Forrest was concerned but told me to keep him posted at work. I immediately started praying. As the day went on, my nerves got the best of me. I broke down and called my OB and due to the time they recommended going to the ER. I called Forrest and he dropped everything at work and headed home so we could go to the hospital. Once we arrived, I was brought back right away. The nurse took 5 vials of blood, a urine sample and my vitals. All my tests came back PERFECT! I was then wheeled back to the ultrasound tech where she took a look at our little miracle. With Forrest by my side, we were overjoyed to see our baby waving at us! It was the sweetest thing. From that moment on I knew everything was okay! The ER doc then cleared us and sent our growing family home.

I followed up with my OB Wednesday and she reassured me that the baby was just as it should be. There was no reason for the spotting! She said it could happen again in the next two weeks but if it does to not be alarmed.

11 Weeks Pregnant

I'm going to take the next two weeks easy. Forrest told me to not worry about cleaning the house if I don't feel up to it! He said "All you have to do is grow our baby."

I'm so thankful for the baby that the Lord has given us! I don't know what I'd do without Forrest by my side every single second!

Let's Go Bucs

Back in August, Forrest and I went to a Bucs preseason game with our friends Ryan and Kaylie!   

Sorry for the picture overload and quality. 

I took them all from my phone!

Another One to Spoil

Little Rosalie was born Saturday morning and has been a blessing ever since! Forrest and I were both in the waiting room when she arrived. It was such an exciting time for the Sumner Family. We went from 11 nieces and nephews to 12!

Rosalie and Kendall are doing great! I'm sure she's soaking her up as I type this : )  

I loved seeing Luke holding Rosalie. He was so sweet with her!

 To me this is the sweetest picture yet! Rosalie poked her feet out of the chair rails. 

Forrest had to support them : )

Now, I'm ready to get our little bun in the oven here! 

Preparing for Rosalie

A few months ago, Kendall asked me to make a special treat to give out at Rosalie's birth. I was thrilled of course and immediately went to brainstorming! I decided on strawberry cupcakes frosted with buttercream and decorated with royal icing. 

I'm happy with the way they turned out...and so are my consumers : )

On the Homefront

Now that I'm feeling better, this is what we've been up to!

10 Weeks

I went to my OB yesterday, September 18th, she checked me out and said everything looked great!  She looked at the baby and said he/she was measuring great and his/her heart rate was in the 160's! According to the baby's measurements and the date of my last cycle, my due date has been moved up to APRIL 17, 2013!!!

How far along: 10 weeks

Baby Size: Prune

Weight gain: -1 according the doctor's scale, +.5  on my scale first thing in the morning

Maternity clothes: Still dresses and comfortable pants!

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: I'm back to sleeping like a champ!

Best moment this week: Seeing the heartbeat yesterday! It's in the 160's!

Miss Anything: Having energy but I am so thankful to be pregnant!

Movement: Nothing

Food cravings: Lightly buttered toast dipped in olive oil, peanut butter toast  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish

Gender: Based on the heart rate the baby should be a girl...time will tell : )

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Mostly toast, fruit, yogurt, cereal, green smoothies

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: While at the beach my nausea was nonexistent. I think it was because my stomach was full all the time! Now that we are back it is pretty much obsolete unless I let myself get too hungry!
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: GREAT!
Looking forward to: The nausea staying away!

This Week in the Kitchen

We are back from the beach!

As always, it's difficult to adjust to cooking again after eating out every single meal.

Here's my plan for the week!

Monday- Tilapia w/Cooked Carrots
Tuesday- Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas w/ Black Beans over Rice
Wednesday- Subway on the way to Bayli's Softball Game : )
Thursday- Chicken Ranch Tacos w/Corn
Friday- Crockpot Cube Steak and Gravy over Rice w/Green Beans
Saturday- Slow Cooker Ribs w/Corn on the Cob
Sunday- (For Church) Big Fat Bacon Sliders and Twice Baked Potato Casserole



8 Weeks

Sorry, no picture this week. Don't worry there isn't even an actual bump yet! I will resume the bump pictures next week if I feel up to getting ready : )

How far along? 8weeks

Baby Size: Raspberry

Weight gain: -3

Maternity clothes? Still dresses and pj's!

Stretch marks? None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good until about 4 am when I wake up because of nausea!

Best moment this week: As crazy as this sounds, I am semi happy to have morning sickness because it means our baby is doing well!

Miss Anything? Eating food and enjoying it

Movement: Nothing

Food cravings: Nothing! I have to force myself to eat.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing is making me queasy, I'm just nauseous constantly!

Gender: No way to tell yet

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Mostly saltines, toast, fruit, tried a taco salad today and actually liked it : )

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: This week my nausea is way worse than my exhaustion! I've had some cramping/pulling in my abdomen. The Doctor say it's my uterus expanding!

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: Pretty much just blah and have had some crying!

Looking forward to: Seeing the baby again at 9 weeks : )

Better late than never!

Forrest had his 28th birthday on Labor Day his year! We kept it low key this year due to a lot of reasons: I was constantly nauseous, he labored on Labor Day and we are going to the beach this weekend!

Once Forrest got off work, we went to Outback with his parents then enjoyed the quiet evening to ourselves!



7 Weeks

How far along? 7 weeks

Baby Size: Blueberry

Total weight gain: -2

Maternity clothes? I'm wearing all non maternity dresses and yoga pants lately!

Stretch marks? None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good until about 4 am when I wake up because of nausea!

Best moment this week: I made a trip to Babies R Us to look around and I just had to get something so I got 2 pacifiers :)

Miss Anything? Eating food and enjoying it

Movement: Nothing

Food cravings: Nothing! I have to force myself to eat.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything until 11! I started using Sea Bands this week and they seem to help!

Gender: No way to tell yet

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: My meals this week have consisted of green smoothies, watermelon, crackers, peanut butter and toast!

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: EXHAUSTION and nausea!

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: I'm haven't been able to get much done around the house during week 7 so I'm feeling pretty guilty!Looking forward to: Seeing the heartbeat!