22 Weeks

I’m 22 weeks this week!

18 more to go!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 22 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Russell is the length of a spaghetti squash and is about 1 pound!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 4 more pounds. According to the official charts at the doctor this week I am up 8 pounds from the big loss!

Maternity Clothes: Just about all of my clothes are maternity and if they aren’t then they are really big t-shirts and loose pajama pants.

Gender: It’s a Boy!

Movement: More like wrestle mania inside my gut! This kid can move.

What I miss: I miss good sleep. I wake up every night at 3ish and if I am lucky, I drift back off around 4ish. If not, I greet Nathan  in the morning on the couch watching TV.

Cravings: Any and all food. I don’t care what it is-just give it to me! And I have to have a glass of chocolate milk every night!

Symptoms: Indigestion is a pain! 

Best Moment this week: Letting Nate feel the baby move. He is seriously getting his grove on lately and wants the world to know it!

Dear one who holds my heart,

Above anything else I want to say to you this week, I want you to know that me and your daddy have been talking about your salvation. We have been praying that one day you would love the Lord like we do, and most importantly, like He loves you. Our only dream for you in this grand life that you are about to embark on is that you would trust in the Lord and live your life according to His will. We will never stop praying for you sweet man. You are loved by Dad and I already-but the One who loves you the most is doing some big work on your little body these days so hang tight while He knits you together perfectly.

Prayerfully,

Mommy

New furnishings

While I was at the beach with my family, N was at home because he had a youth camp to attend.

I got a call one day from a dear friend who said that one of our favorite stores {Dirt Cheap} was loaded with baby stuff, and that we needed to check it out.

I couldn’t because, well, I was miles away. But N could!

::inner thoughts::  I’ll send him. No he hates baby stuff. Well not hates, but he doesn’t seem to get as excited about it as I do::

So he did what any clueless male who was being begged by his wife to go look at baby stuff alone would do-he called his family to join!

And they did!

He and his mom, dad, and sister dug and dug until they found something that they thought that I would like. Thanks Russells!

N successfully left the store with a high chair and a bassinet for Baby Camden.

{That’s his name by the way.}

And when I got home from Florida, we immediately set them up. Not that they will have any occupants for at least another 4 months! But how could I resist-they are adorable and were begging for some loving adoration.

The high chair is sitting in the corner of our dining room and yes, I’m pathetic, the bassinet is already in our room where it will be until Cam-man is ready to be snuggled in it right next to my side of the bed. Oh I can’t wait!

20 and 21 weeks

I am 21 Weeks (but I forgot to post 20 weeks so I am doing it now too!)

I am in Gulf Shores right now, and in the hustle and bustle of getting ready for that and resting from my brother’s wedding and other preggo complications, I just didn’t post. So I am combining 20 and 21 weeks.

I went back to the doctor for my one week follow up to see if I really did have a UTI last Thursday, and that visit ended with me in the high risk pregnancy office freaking out. The doctor couldn’t figure out why I was having such pain so she sent me down to get a 2nd opinion. While I was scared out of my mind (this was the one appointment that N didn’t join me for) I was peaceful. The first thing that took place was an ultrasound. It was the biggest, baddest ultrasound that I have ever experienced, and I swear this thing lasted at least 30 minutes-I hate to see that bill!

Turns out that everything is just fine. The pains I am having are called round ligament pains and Doc. said that some women have them much worse than others. I immediately felt better just knowing that Baby was alright. I was given some tips and techniques to help deal with the pain (because he also said that they unfortunately don’t go away!) So I am taking it easy and enjoy myself these days.

I forgot my chalkboard so this will have to do!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 21 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Russell is the length of a carrot and at the last ultrasound he weighed 14 oz!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained a total of 4 pounds according to the doctor on Thursday! I was given strict orders to eat up!

Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants and some large shirts.

Gender: It’s a baby Boy!

Movement: All the time. He is starting to get big enough that others can either feel him move or when he balls up in my belly they can feel his little body. But I feel him all the time.

What I miss: I miss having no body aches. I am starting to feel like I run a marathon in my sleep every night. I am so sore in the mornings.

Cravings: Food! If I see it, I want it. Forget that morning sickness stuff. I am on the up and up and by the way I am eating, so is my weight!

Symptoms: Still the giggles. I just can’t help myself-when something is just so funny I lose it. And then I pee on myself and then I laugh some more. Its an endless cycle. Also indigestion.

Best Moment this week: Being at the beach sharing this part of my pregnancy with long distance family.

Hello you wiggly little worm!

You have really enjoyed your first experience at the beach and I know that I have driven your grandmother crazy daily by asking her what it will be like next year when you are with us! We love talking about you. Also, your papa bought you a high chair and a bassinet the other day. He picked them out all by himself ! When he got home he was was dying to put them together to “do the cool dad thing,” but he had a sermon to write so we will be doing that when I get home. We can’t wait little man. We are only 19 weeks away from seeing your face sweet boy. Until then, we are getting everything ready! Stay snug and grow, grow, grow!

p.s. You love the beach! You move like a wild man when I get in the pool!

All tanned and sore but madly in love,

Mommy

Funny story

I mentioned on my weekly post this week that my doctor wrote me an antibiotic prescription in hopes to fix what may or may not be a urinary tract infection. So I went to fill it yesterday morning at our local Walgreens. When I dropped it off, I was asked if I was allergic to anything. Penicillin. That’s what I said.

The tech gave me a funny look, looked back at he prescription, then back at me. “OOOOOkk” he said slowly and cautiously.

While he was filling my request, I went on to look around at others essentials-fingernail polish, candy, and makeup. (I did happen to find the best fingernail polish ever!)

When my name was called I returned back to the counter to pick up my meds. Then the tech looked at me and told me that there was a slight chance that I would have an allergic reaction to this medicine, but since it is what my doctor prescribed, he couldn’t give me anything else.

He also pointed at the wall of medicines behind me and said, “You may want to go ahead and pick up some Benadryl.”

WHAT? Is this going to be that serious! My brother is getting married tomorrow and I am already in pain due to said problem in which the antibiotic was written for in the first place! I can not have a reaction to this medicine. All of those thoughts went through my head.

But then I remembered who I was and what my maiden name is (it is Rodgers and in my family there is this thing called the Rodgers curse-and it is fierce when it strikes.) I counted all hopes that nothing would go wrong as a loss and just knew that the inevitable would happen.

I proceeded to my mothers house to help her get ready for my brothers wedding-which happens to be in her back yard. I grabbed a bite to eat when I got there and popped my first pill. I was given the task of making the dips. When I was elbow deep in shrimp dip, it started. My feet were on fire itching.  And they were starting to get red splotches all over them. And I felt like they were swelling. Crap.

I finished the dip (while looking quite silly from scratching one foot with the other and vice versa the whole time) and went out to my mom. She confirmed that I was having a reaction and instructed me to call my doctor. I did, but not before I felt like I had ants all over my body. From my scalp to my toes, I itched.

And to top it off, family was on their way in town. I needed relief-and fast! So I got in touch with my doctor’s office and was instructed to take a Benadryl and stay out of the heat. No problem right…wrong! Family arrived just after I took my first pink pill. Just in time for me to be groggy and in need of a nap due to the Benadryl. I hated to do it, but I had to go and lay down and leave family for a little while. Not something I do-people, I am a family girl!

To wrap this story up, nothing in this pregnancy is going to go easy I have found. Nothing. So I was written a new prescription and everything seems to be going my smoother now. Praise Jesus! Other than still itching. And itching. And itching.

And itching.

19 weeks

I am 19 weeks this week!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 19 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Russell is the size of a mango! In layman’s terms he is about 6 1/2  inches long, and today at the doctor he weighed in at a whopping 11 ounces.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained 5 pounds! I am not wasting any time making up for all those months I spent sick.

Maternity Clothes: I love dresses these days with this heat and would rather wear those instead of anything maternity. They are just so cool and comfy.

Gender: It’s a boy!

Movement: oh yea! Baby Love moves almost every time I sit down. He still isn’t moving or kicking hard enough that others can feel it, but I am ok hogging all the kicks to myself for now!

What I miss: I miss being comfy. I know I have a while to go (21 weeks to be exact) but I get very uncomfortable very quickly. I am finding it harder and harder to sleep sound all through the night because my big fat belly pulls down and it hurts!

Cravings: I have a mad desire for all things Starkville. One day I want to go there and have City Bagel for breakfast, The Veranda for lunch, and Mugshots for supper. I would be one happy girl!

Symptoms: Right now I am on antibiotics for what we are hoping is a urinary tract infection! I just can’t catch a break! Today I went in for our big ultrasound and when the tech noticed I was in pain she had me seen by my doctor. After other procedures and more pain, we are hoping that antibiotics will cure this and everything will be a-ok. If not, more testing we will do!

Best Moment this week: Seeing my love bug on the screen. We got to look at the arteries in his heart, see him swallowing, and moving around in his comfy home. I could just stare at him all day.

Would you like to see him too?

Now isn’t that the cutest face you ever did see?! At the moment the picture was taken, he swallowed therefore his mouth is open. But oh that adorable profile. I still can’t believe that he is inside me. So perfect he is. To this mama anyway!

Hello Baby Boy,

I am so glad that the Lord chose me to be your momma. You have introduced me to a kind of love that I never knew before you. And seeing you today on that screen, you wrapped yourself a little tighter around every finger on my hands. (I think you did your daddy the same way.) You dad is so sweet in the ultrasound room…he always is so quiet and just takes in every minute that he gets to spend with you-even if it is over a screen. We love you little one and we pray for you daily. I love that you are a part of our prayer lives now. Hang tight baby-we are almost half way to meeting each other!

One happy girl,

Mommy

Makeover

Well someone thing got a little nip, tuck, and suck done! And now the ole blog is ready for the big reveal!

The changes came because Baby Butterbean is coming and I wasn’t so sure that I wanted Whitney’s World to be what it was before our little blessing. I am am thrilled to get to share my blog with my babes and I didn’t figure the title captured that for me.

So we are now happily The Russells and we are found at www.nateandwhit.blogspot.com.

Go over to www.bsblogboutique.com and get you a design too. She is fabulous to work with and does fabulous work!

Love!