Dr. Appointment

I had another appointment today. We have to go for check-ups every 2 weeks right now. He said everything is good. Her heartbeat is 155, her head is down and she's still gonna be big. He said he will probably take her a "little early" because of her size. I didn't get a feel for how early a "little early" is. Obviously, not as early as I would like or we'd be doing this next week! I can tell she is running out of room because her movements have changed a little. She is stretching more and I get a lot of thumping movements, whereas she used to "flip flop" around and make my whole belly shake. When she wakes up, I can feel her stretching and her feet are under my ribs. Not comfortable, but I still love to feel all the movements. So far, I haven't had any days where she hasn't moved or I've had to do kick counts. *KNOCK ON WOOD* She has been moving a lot since very early on.

We are so excited to meet her! I have everything almost completely ready. Her furniture should be here next week. I just have to get my husband to put it together, then we'll be ready!

--Amy

My little Laila . . .

I cannot believe it! My little Laila is FOUR today (although, she's not little anymore)! Seems like just yesterday we were picking her up from our friends in the Academy parking lot. We knew NOTHING about dogs, which is strange since Chad always had a dog growing up. We took this little furball with a smushed in face home and the poor thing had no toys, no place to sleep, nothing! We only had food and water bowls because they gave them to us when we picked her up. She must have thought we were nuts. But we figured it out! She came to work with me sometimes and Chad still comes home every day at noon to let her out. Then they take a nap together. Those two are really something together. In fact, when I reminded him it was her birthday today, he wanted to take off work to celebrate! Forget our anniversary, Laila's birthday is a National Holiday! Her world changed, and I'm not sure she feels it's for the better, when we brought Maggie home a year ago this month. I decided she needed a "pug sister". I think she's still mad at me for that. ; ) But they are learning to get along better. They love to go outside and play. Maggie will get behind Laila and push her out the door if she's not getting there fast enough. They don't realize that a new, bigger change is in store for them soon, but I'm sure they'll adapt. Actually, I think Laila thinks Chad painted the nursery so she could have her own room. She sure does like to go in there and check it out.

Laila is the best, most well-behaved dog we could have ever asked for. I just pray that Maggie learns the same when she gets through her puppy phase. I almost never have to yell at Laila. She has learned to crawl up under my hand when she wants to be petted. And she makes sure to get a belly rub at every chance! She is so sweet and we love her very much.

Happy Birthday, Laila!

Our Second Anniversary

Happy Anniversary, Chad! I cannot believe it has been 2 years already. I also can't believe you have stuck with me through this pregnancy. I know I haven't been easy to deal with (that's the understatement of the year!). You are my best friend and the only person in the whole world I could dream of growing old with. I'm excited as we start on a new chapter in our lives. I can't wait to see you with our baby girl!

I LOVE YOU!

--Amy

New Blogger . . . Watch out!

I am very new to this blogging thing, so please forgive me. I have been "lurking" on friend's blogs as I've found them. It's been nice to be able to keep up with people who are so far away. I sometimes feel a little isolated from everyone way down here in College Station. I think even more so since I've been pregnant. My friend says it's part of my "nesting". Maybe so, but I love to read about everyone I grew up with, their kids and lives. It helps me feel more connected to my "old" life. Which sounds funny, but since moving here I've really had to start over making new friends and "family". So, I guess Searcy is my "old" life and Texas is my "new" life. I have many great memories in both places and hope to stay connected not only for myself, but my soon-to-be-born daughter.

I have been thinking about starting a blog for a while, but had reservations. I don't always like to be so open. But I love how everyone puts up pics of their kids and tells family and friends how they are growing. So, I decided today would be a good day. Plus, it gives me one more way to waste time at work! ; )

There's a lot going on, so I'll probably break it up into several posts today. I hope family and old school friends find my blog and leave comments. I love getting updates on your families and hope you will enjoy updates from me as I FINALLY give birth to my daughter and post updates on her growth.

--Amy