Wooo!

Words cannot describe me newfound excitement! I will be posting twice this week for sure. This entry won't have a survey, the next will... Reason being is because I have my check up on Thursday [that way I can put my weight, which I am not ashamed of].

Seriously though, exciting things are happening... First, the crib is up in our room. We did have a problem with the one my mom originally got [pictured in a previous post]. When Will went to put it together, it was defective and didn't look very safe for our little boy. We took it back to Babies R Us and exchanged/upgraded [this was on the 8th of this month]. Will put the crib together, which I don't think I mentioned on here, but I am sharing a pic now:

Please ignore the floor, and the mess for that matter... But Will did good AND Uncle Jermz helped!

Second, I have been working my ASS OFF [sorry but butt just didn't fit this]. I worked 45 hours before last week and then last week worked 48 hours [8 of which were straight OVER TIME!]. Anywho, I work next door to a Kohl's and one of their employees brought us 20% off coupons for friends and family... I figured I needed to splurge and decided to go over there...Knowing I would have to by myself and myself only something because I have been forbidden from buying anything LOL. I was there for a while, but I was browsing. I found 2 pairs of maternity shorts for $4! I was browsing the baby section and came across THE cutest socks I have seen, so far... I turned it over to see how much they cost and it said 70% clearance of $1.50 so I couldn't not get them [turns out I get to the register and they scanned for $0.50!!!]

Now you see why I couldn't pass them up?!? Plus I am forgiven for buying them too! LOL my mom had told me that if I just so happened to come across something on clearance, obviously it wouldn't be around much longer and sometimes you DEFINITELY can't pass up the price... I was definitely placed in that situation...The last thing I bought was a night gown. I am now almost unable to fit comfortably in my pajama shorts so I know I am going to have to buy some night gowns. I bought a Simply Vera one, LOL I felt sort of rich, but it was on sale! Here's my receipt:

OK SERIOUSLY... HOW AWESOME IS MY SAVINGS?!? That's why I had to post.

Third, it sort of became all too real that I am having a baby yesterday. I went back for my second anatomy scan, I guess you can call it...I was calling it a free ultrasound. She got some good pics of his face, wish I had a scanner so you guys could see the cuteness...I might try and post those on Thursday. I found out he's not breached which is AWESOME... Things are going on track, I will get more detail from the doc on Thursday. Thursda I am also taking my Gestational Diabetes test. No tlooking forward to it, but thankful it's only an hour =) Jaedyn's been kicking, for what seems, non stop. Either he is uncomfortable or just happy... I don't know, but thankfully he hasn't woke me up.

I hit 28 weeks, 7 months yesterday and I CANNOT believe there's less than 3 months to go! So many people can't wait to meet this little guy, his mommy and daddy being 2 <3

Until Thursday... Have a good Wednesday!

THIRD TRIMESTER!?!?

I did it again! I skipped a week... Dude... My bad... Last week was SO busy at work that I did NOTHING ALL DAY SATURDAY... Not much to report but I didn't know I wasn't aware that the Third Trimester started YESTERDAY! WOOO HOOO!

How far along? 27 weeks, 1 day


Total weight gain/loss: At my doctor's appointment, I found out that I gained 3 pounds. Not too bad for being as far along as I am =) [same]

Maternity clothes? Love my shorts... still fit in shirts. [same]

Stretch marks? Just the ones I already had [same and hope it stays that way!]

Sleep: Lately, it's been great... I did wake up yesterday with back pains, but laid on my back [for warmth] and I felt better... I've been VERY tired lately though...
Best moment this week: Feeling him kick more and more... It's like he can respond to me in a way... Also, realizing I am in the third trimester!
Movement: ^^More and more and I am loving it!

Food cravings: Nothing really... I did have a Pepsi this week... I would love a nice, big, greasy corn dog LOL but I think I will live without it...
Gender: Boy! <3 [not changing]

Labor Signs: Absolutely NOT thank you very much [until December]

Belly Button in or out? In [same]

Wedding rings on or off? No wedding ring, but my Promise Ring still fits. [same...I hope it stays!]

What I miss: Right now, at this moment, I can't think of anything [shocking!]
What I am looking forward to: Next Monday! I get my free ultrasound...
Weekly Wisdom: I'm starting to cherish sleep more and more! [same]

Milestones: Reaching the third trimester... Geez this is going by faster than we thought it would <3

7 Years...

First off, I know I haven't blogged blogged in a while, but when I did have a post ready and clicked post, there was some kind of error and it didn't even save in drafts.... was irritated by then, that I did not want to type. I have been lazy, which I think I am entitled to =)

Anywho, it has been a very busy past 2 weeks, I guess... Work was kicking my butt, I was super dooper tired. I had every intention of posting a blog at 24 weeks, survey included, but the doctors killed it. I had an appointment scheduled for Tuesday [24 weeks, 1 day] at 10:50, but they called and cancelled the appointment. I called them back and they rescheduled, not like I had work or anything [catch the sarcasm?], at 3. Luckily I was off at 1:30...More like 2! I was super tired going there...Thankfully, they called me in right away [More on the appointment in the survey...]

Needless to say, I was so tired that day I went to sleep way before 10... before 9:30 actually and did not want to get up the next morning...I seriously CANNOT wait til I no longer have to open! It's killing me. My poor back hurts by the time I go on lunch [9 AM]. Thursday, I came home, chilled a bit and took a long, long nap... I think it was 4 hours...MUCH NEEDED! I opened Friday too, but it wasn't that bad.

Friday, went by and wasn't too bad, but there was so much chaos at work it was insane. I tried to not care so much because I am trying to not stress so much. I don't want bad things happening to my little one. I picked my buddy Star up from Starbucks and she came over for a bit and then braided Will's hair [which he DESPERATELY needed, I kid you not]. I took like an hour nap, before Will got home... We took her home afterward, and didn't get back til almost 2...Let me tell you my sleep was back to being thrown off. Saturday, I went with Krischna, to a friend's daughter's 7th birthday party. It was actually fun. Came home and lounged... That's when I attempted to blog LOL... But I added some things to my registries. I want to have as much as possible on there, to give people choices, but also to have what I could possibly want and not get at a discount =) I think I am done, unless something else comes along. Sunday, I went to my friend's son Lucas' 4th Birthday party...OMG I cannot believe he is 4...I know time is going to fly after I pop this little one out, and I am not looking forward to it, but I am going to make the most of it! Before the party, I stopped at Target to get a gift and noticed they were having a baby sale. I bought this onesie I was eyeballing and Will said he liked too... I couldn't help it:

The one I bought, is short sleeved though, so I need to get some pants and a jacket to go with it. It's my plan to bring him home in this outfit, unless something better comes along. I also got chewed out by my mother for buying it. She said I need to resist, and I know this, but I couldn't pass $4 up! I have bought like 5 onesies. I haven't went coo coo crazy, like I've seen most moms in the forums have. I am waiting to see what he scores at our baby shower in November =) I am going to buy his baby book after this blog post. I want to see that something was purchased off my registry... LOL Plus, I want to have it before the shower so that I can start some things in it. I will posts pics of it when it comes =)

I was scheduled to work on Monday and it wasn't too bad because I started at 8! So nice to sleep in and not complain I didn't want to go to work. Plus, it was a holiday so we weren't THAT busy... Tuesday came and I was in the best of moods, knowing I had 2 days off to follow... I took a mini nap and then was relieved...

Onto the reason for my title... Yesterday, Will and I celebrated our 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! It's hard to believe we've been together that long. Yes I know, we need to get married, but I can't force him to ask me... I do however, hope the question, or both happens soon...After all, I am having his baby! Lord knows we've had our share of ups and downs, more ups than downs, which is good and I can't wait for the years to come with our little one. I love him to death. Our friend made me all emotional yesterday. He posted this on my wall:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! u and will seriously have been together tooooo long lol but its been great to have u guys to look up too becuz the love u share is "one in a million" (ne-yo voice)

I got all teary eyed... then Will's status impressed me:

Happy Anniversary to the love of my life, cant wait to welcome our new addition in dec...I Love You Arisha Piper : )

It was an emotional, lazy day we shared together... followed by dinner and then we came home to watch The Blind Side, which was pretty good if you ask me.

Now I am sure you're all read out, but I need to leave you with my survey:

How far along? 25 weeks, 3 days


Total weight gain/loss: At my doctor's appointment, I found out that I gained 3 pounds. Not too bad for being as far along as I am =)
Maternity clothes? Love my shorts... still fit in shirts. [same]

Stretch marks? Just the ones I already had [same and hope it stays that way!]

Sleep: I am starting to wake up every morning like clockwork to pee. So far, that's my only interruption. I don't really feel him kick, so he's either sleeping with me or it's soothing enough to keep me asleep...if that makes sense.
Best moment this week: Celebrating our 7 year anniversary... Babywise I want to mention last week at the doc, when the doc was listening to his heartbeat with the doppler, he kicked it! It was so funny... Last night, I felt a high kick or punch, that moved my arm! It's starting more and more and I am loving it!
Movement: ^^More and more and I am loving it!
Food cravings: Thanks to my friend, I have been wanting frozen yogurt and tomorrow I plan on treating myself to it! I could always go for the mac n cheese at Panera... Today we went to Costco and I had the urge for watermelon... trust me, it's never tasted so good!
Gender: Boy! <3 [not changing]

Labor Signs: Absolutely NOT thank you very much [until December]

Belly Button in or out? In [same]

Wedding rings on or off? No wedding ring, but my Promise Ring still fits. [same...I hope it stays!]

What I miss: Being able to drink tea whenever... now I need to be more cautious. I did have a bad headache this week and drank some Pepsi, which seemed to do the trick... Still pill free!
What I am looking forward to: At the doc, everything checked out fine, but I found out I was called back for another ultrasound. Everything was normal with it, but I guess some of my body tissue blocked what the doc was looking at... Nothing to worry about... I get a FREE ultrasound done again and can't wait to see him again!
Weekly Wisdom: I'm starting to cherish sleep more and more!
Milestones: I'm over the hump, showing a bit more, pics might come in the near future, and Will and I have been together for 7 years ;-)

Really!?!

I literally just sat here and had a long blog and it disappeared before publishing... I am so not typing all this over. Please forgive me guys. I am not in the mood now. So what I will do is reiterate the past 2 weeks in my new blog, that should be posted either Monday [25 weeks] or Tueday.

:-/

He's Kickin'

Right now =)

It's funny!! It tickles from the inside... That's one way for me to describe the kicks. Poor Will, will never get to experience it. Luckily, sometimes, when I feel him move, I grab Will's hand and he can feel it too. When he does feel it, he smiles like no other. He's pretty excited.

We went last week, and I know I said I was gonna post again, to get a 3d/4d ultrasound done. I have all the pics posted on my Facebook. It was a tad scary, all his features aren't there yet, but there is definitely a baby inside me [LOL]. The tech said, don't tell me what you're having, I want to check... Sure enough WE ARE OFFICIALLY HAVING A BOY. Although he didn't cooperate much in giving us a head shot, he sure was moving and was not shy... he opened his legs and said "Yup! I'm a boy!" [We have the DVD to prove it!] Here's, what I think is Will and my favorite, pic that came out of this experience:

He was flexing his muscles! It was too cute! We also decided too that we're going to be going back at 29 weeks to get a better look at him =) We can't wait!

Something funny for you to read, or at least funny to me...

So Will falls asleep A LOT on the couch and instead of me being nice about waking him up, LOL, apparently, I'm mean about it. Last night I couldn't tell if he was awake or asleep and I yelled "Babe!" I scared the crap out of him [was not my intention]... Anyway... here was his response:

Just wait, I'm gonna get Jaedyn to go in the room when you're asleep and yell "Mommy"

[As he is saying this he raises his hands and makes THE funniest face].

He also said then they're gonna laugh and run out the room!!

I kid you not I was laughing so hard, I sent myself to the bathroom and was crying on the toilet [TMI]

It might not be funny to you, but you most definitely had to be there.

Not much else to report...Here's my weekly survey:

How far along? 22 weeks, 3 days 

Total weight gain/loss: Not too sure. I was told to not have a scale while pregnant. I won't know what I weigh until I see the doc on the 30th of this month. I officially look like I'm pregnant =)

Maternity clothes? Love my shorts... still fit in shirts. [same]

Stretch marks? Just the ones I already had [same and hope it stays that way!]

Sleep: OMG! The fan we had BROKE! I had the worst sleep so far... I slept wild! I went Monday and purchased a fan at Costco... it felt lovely after... I guess I need the fan to sleep because it doesn't give me a chance to be hot and uncomfortable.
Best moment this week: Monday night, when we were watching Rio, I put Will's hand on my belly to where he was kicking and he felt it. He gave me the cutest smile. Also the fact that I am feelin him move more is exciting... I felt a high kick earlier, but I am thinking that was a punch LOL

Movement: See previous answer... Yes there's movement!
Food cravings: Panera Mac N Cheese! [same] Yesterday, I bought some S'More's Pop Tarts from Target and they're ABSOLUTELY delicious! WE want more!

Gender: Boy! <3 [not changing]

Labor Signs: Absolutely NOT thank you very much [until December]

Belly Button in or out? In [same]

Wedding rings on or off? No wedding ring, but my Promise Ring still fits. [same...I hope it stays!]

What I miss: Sweet Tea [of course], but I had some on Monday... I am fine in moderation... Right now, I could go for a PEPSI!
What I am looking forward to: More STRONGER movements =) [still feel this way!]

Weekly Wisdom: [sadly none]
Milestones: I'm over the hump!

Mac N Cheese!

Seriously, this baby CANNOT get enough of it! So far, it's just Panera's, but man... It seems to make this little guy happy =) Great news too... Will and I had talked before our ultrasound and I told him if they can't determine the sex of the baby, we needed to get the 3D/4D one done because they can determine the gender. There was no way I could wait to find out the sex of our baby. The sex was determined, but then Will was thinking he really wanted the 3D/4D one done. I was telling that to my mom and told her we'd eventually get the ultrasound done, when we had the money. She told me the check for it would be in the mail! I was shocked. She's excited. Plus, I figure, they give a CD of pics that I can send to her and she can keep it, after I save them all on this computer of course. So I made the appointment for this Wednesday [prepare for at least 2 posts this week!]. We can't wait.

Work went a little better this week, although they aren't getting the idea that I am getting tired [literally] of opening. Luckily, I was able to switch with a co-worker on Wednesday and I went in to work at 11. It was a refresher, for sure, to be able to sleep. The bright side, is that I possibly will be getting more hours. I am trying to save up for this baby, even though we know he's going to be one spoiled baby.

Friday, I met up with a professor I had in college. It was nice to get to see her. When I told her I was having a boy, she was excited... Especially, since she was able to clear out some of her son's things. We met at Babies R Us and she offered me advice on what to have on my registry and what not to. Before that, she unloaded her car into mine... I feel super special and BEYOND blessed. She handed me a nursing pillow, Boppy, a pump, a payard, and 3 boxes full of clothes and sheets! I was a big weight lifted off my shoulder to see that a pump was suppied to me. I need to buy the tubing and the suction part, but that's not a problem to me. I'm gonna be spending, if I don't get it off my registry, at most $50 as opposed to paying $279 for the pump itself. I am forever grateful for this. We walked around the store and she made her suggestions. All of which I will be taking. I added a bit to my registry and think I might actually be done... Until the next cute thing comes along =) But seriously, I think I am done with it.

After Babies R Us we went to lunch to get my Panera Mac N Cheese fix. Had a nice little discussion on delivery and what not. After lunch, I walked over to Kohl's to get an outfit I had scoped out. Gina gave me a coupon for 20% off and a 10% tax free break. Of course me being the person I am, had to get one for Will too:

The "Mommy's Hunk" onesie will be worn on my birthday <3 I was being selfsih and couldn't help it. I figured Will would love the onesie I picked out for him =)

Apparently, I was scheduled to work on Saturday and didn't know. I was told it was ok, but then they called me in to help. I worked from like 11-4. Came home and caught up on recorded TV. It was a pretty lazy night.

Sunday, I went to watch Will bowl, then went to work with him so he could close. I was researching and messing around on Facebook LOL. I needed to do my mom a favor and get some material for a surpise for Will. He knows he's getting something Raiders because he requested it from my mom, but in Tennessee, they don't have Raiders material. So I went to Jo~Ann's to buy the material. I couldn't find one that she wans, but it turns out, the cotton is sold out, even online. So I was talking on the phone with her and then stumbled across this material:

Is this not THE cutest! I love green and Will loves yellow. I saw both of us in this to share with our son. I asked my mom if I bought this, can Mamaw [her mom] finish it? She wanted to see what it looked like, but either way I was determined to get it! It was $16.99 a yard and man is that a lot, but too cute to not get it. Thankfully, a friend of mine told me about this app the iPhone had where I could get coupons... I had a 50% off one so I got it for $8.50 off! Score! I knew it was a cute find because when I got it cut, several women complemented me on it and were asking what I was going to do with it. I actually don't know. I'd like it to be a heavier blanket, since it looks like a quilt. But I am so in love <3

That ends week 20 and now I begin week 21... Below is my pregnancy survey. Sorry this is a long post, but I was excited! Have a good one you guys!

How far along? 21 weeks today!
Total weight gain/loss: Not too sure. I was told to not have a scale while pregnant. I won't know what I weigh until I see the doc on the 30th of this month. I will add that I feel or think I am starting to look pregnant =)

Maternity clothes? Love my shorts... still fit in shirts.

Stretch marks? Just the ones I already had

Sleep: Still can't complain, I wake up to pee, that's it. Although, I must add that I am noticing more of a trend of me to wake up to either pee or turn over because my leg starts to hurt.
Best moment this week: Adding stuff to the registry... But most of all Will talking to his son. I say that because he thinks that just by laying his head on my belly and rubbing it, he's talking to him with his mind.
Movement: Will actually felt it. I guess I was asleep and he put his arm around me and felt it. I guess he thought he felt it in Vegas, but wasn't too sure... this time he felt it. I did feel it straight for a while on Thursday at work. I was giggling. I called Will to tell him and his response was "See, he's gonna be a momma's boy." Love it. But there's no guarantees! His son may envy him...I hope he does, but I don't mind him being a "Momma's Boy" =)
Food cravings: Panera Mac N Cheese!
Gender: Boy! <3

Labor Signs: Absolutely NOT thank you very much

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? No wedding ring, but my Promise Ring still fits.

What I miss: Sweet Tea. I looked for decaffinated tea and that stuff's expensive! I might have to splurge =)
What I am looking forward to: More STRONGER movements =)

Weekly Wisdom: You don't have to take all advice, it's nice to listen. That's how I feel at least. I am open to all suggestions and I will use them as I see fit.
Milestones: Passing the half way mark!

Half Way There!

Yesterday, I hit the 20/20 mark =) I must say it felt rather good to hit that point. When I found out I was pregnant, it seemed like this day would take FOREVER to get here. I'm starting to see how fast this goes. I guess it's the end that's slow.

Last week, on Wednesday, I stopped at Babies R Us to start to register. I scanned a couple of items and then found a cute outfit on clearance that said "Handsome Like Daddy." I snapped a pic and sent that to Will. Also, when I was walking around, I stumbled across a pacifier set, 1 saying "Chick Magnet" and the other saying "Little Dude." It reminded me of 2 things, 1) The fact that Jerry, Will's best friend, says "What's up little dude" to everyone, 2) Finding Nemo. Crush is AWESOME! LOL. I planned on coming back the next day to buy them. So on Thursday, I went straight for the Clearance Rack and then headed to the pacifier area, to buy the set... I took down every single one and couldn't find it! I was so annoyed, I knew I should've bought it when I saw it. Oh well, it happens. Friday, I went back to Babies R Us to finish registering with Candice. That was fun. We went back to the pacifier area and low and behold, the first one I grab is the one I wanted! Lucky me =)

Saturday, Will and I registered at Target. I must admit, it was nice to see him get excited over scanning items.

Not much more to say, so I will leave you with my survey:

How far along? 20 weeks, 1 day


Total weight gain/loss: Not too sure. I was told to not have a scale while pregnant. I won't know what I weigh until I see the doc on the 30th of this month.

Maternity clothes? Love my shorts... still fit in shirts.

Stretch marks? Just the ones I already had

Sleep: Still can't complain, I wake up to pee, that's it. Thursday, I overslept an hour... BUT let me tell you! It was the best sleep I have ever had. I seriously have not slept so great, EVER! I don't know what happened, but I sure wish I could get sleep like that again and soon!

Best moment this week: Hitting the half way mark! Also, on Thursday, I was really having a bad day at work and Will was trying to calm me down, via text, which wasn't working, and all of a sudden KICK! Oh yeah, baby knew how to give me motivation <3
Movement: I'm feeling it more and more. Yesterday, I ate some mac n cheese, from Panera, and boy did he have a field day after...Me thinks he loves him some Mac N Cheese =)
Food cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary, but like mentioned above, I've been wanting the Panera Mac N Cheese =)
Gender: Boy! <3

Labor Signs: Absolutely NOT thank you very much

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? No wedding ring, but my Promise Ring still fits.

What I miss: Sweet Tea. I had some on Saturday from Popeye's and OMG I miss it. I need to limit the caffeine intake though.
What I am looking forward to: More movement =)

Weekly Wisdom: This has nothing to do with being pregant, not sure that it makes me wise, but I heard this in a song today and well, I needed to hear it. Work's been stressing me out, which I know isn't good, but I need to stop letting it get to me. "Sometimes you gotta lose til you win" --Sugarland ♥


Milestones: Hitting the 20/20 mark is milestone enough for me this week =)