3D/4D

Yesterday Skip and I treated our parents to a special preview of Miss Kherington. We got a 3D/4D ultrasound and Sissy, Tai-Pan, Pops, and DeDe relaxed on plush sofas while images of their granddaughter floated on a wall-sized big screen!

We were all enamored. We could see lush lips, a cute nose, long eyelashes, and a double chin. She was sucking on her cord, yawning, swallowing, and flicking her tongue in and out. She loves her hands in her face, but we still got some really great shots.

"Yo world, see you in about 76 days!"

(okay, maybe she was just yawning, but it looks like a shout-out to me)

Look at those lips! Got them from her Daddy, for sure.

An early Veteran's Day salute for her Daddy.

A side view of our little cowgirl.

Her eye is open in this one! It was amazing!

A beautiful face, if I do say so myself!

"No more photos, please! I'm sleepy!"

The 4D video shows real time movement and our entire exam. It is too large to upload, but we will cherish it forever!

We can't wait to meet this beautiful, beautiful miracle we'll call Kherington Grace!

My Sperm Donor

I need a moment to brag about my husband.

He isn’t perfect, of course.

Lord knows he is messy, stubborn, loves to party, and sometimes does stupid man-things.

But thankfully, he is so much more than a sperm donor.

He actually cares about every tiny detail I share with him about this pregnancy. No eye rolls, “uh-huhs,” or glazed eyes at the television… he shares every minute bit of excitement with me, even if he can’t feel it or experience it himself.

He goes to OB appointments happily.

He worries about me and my wellbeing.

He does his part when I am in nesting/cleaning/decorating mode, and looks the other way when I let dishes get crusty in the sink.

He brought me pancakes for breakfast because I’d been craving some the day before.

He let me choose our daughter’s name and then backed me 100%.

He gets a twinkle in his eye when he tells people we are expecting a daughter, even though he is also anxious for a son.

He put together nursery furniture that came in 257 parts.

He is never annoyed when I have to pause the show for a bathroom break… every five minutes.

He does the heavy lifting and gives me the comfy spot on the couch.

He is going to childbirth class with me starting this week.

He rubs my aching back. (only for 30 seconds, but we’ll work on that!)

He thinks my curves are beautiful and sexy… and he tells me so.

And the other day I was exhausted and lounging on the couch... The house wasn’t exactly clean, dinner wasn’t even started, and Skip was starting his own load of laundry.

I said “Man, you really need a wife that cooks, and cleans, and does laundry.”

And he said “I’ve got a wife that is carrying my baby, and that’s about as good as it gets.”

Awwwwwww. Sweet, right?

And he’ll make an excellent father. Even if he does sleep like a ton of bricks and have trouble getting out of bed in the morning.

I’m a lucky woman, and Kherington will be a very lucky little girl!


Everyone knows Daddies are something extra special to a girl... no matter her age.

Wordless Wednesday

Confessions of a Shopaphobic

Are you ready for it?


I don't like to shop.


{gasp}


Well, let me clarify. I love to get new things. But I hate to shop for them.

I don't like walking around malls, browsing through racks, and trying things on. I hate standing in lines, lugging around bags, and nevermind that Holiday chaos! My feet, my back, my sanity!

{I'll admit I've changed my ways a bit for baby shopping. It's way more fun... plus the things are smaller. }

But back to my point... I dislike shopping but enjoy the buying... so I resort to online purchases. I'm not kidding. I'd rather have to exchange something through the mail than spend an hour searching for it at the mall.

Speaking of online shopping, I was recently given the opportunity to give a quick review of http://www.csnbaby.com/
and provided with a giveaway for you guys!

Trust me, I was shocked, too. Someone out there noticed my blog and wants to GIVE something away to my readers?! I have readers?! This is SO cool!

I visited the site and I have to admit, I'm quite impressed! They have oodles of baby gear! Furniture, strollers, toys, adorable baby bedding galore.

Their prices are comparable to other major baby stores. And if you've seen it cheaper somewhere else, just let them know and they'll make a new offer.

I love the search feature. While shopping for Kherington I typed in keywords such as 'paisley,' 'coral,' 'cowgirl,' and 'longhorn.' I bought this adorable diaper bag, and LOVE it!

Can we please talk about how freakin' cute these swaddle sets are? I like the cow. Or maybe the watermelon, or the ladybug, or... I think you get the idea.

I'm considering buying one of the sleep sacks. I like the ones without zippers or snaps... the easier to fumble with at 3am!

Goodness guys, they have lots of organic goodies, high end stuff with free shipping, and some downright cute things you just can't click away from.

If you live far from your family and friends, csnbaby.com would be an excellent site to do your registry on!

My only complaint is the navigation menu. The choices are limited and make it confusing to find what you want. For example, finding the baby clothing is almost impossible. I came across it on accident. I would have put it under the "Baby Gear" heading.

Are you still with me? GOOD! Because that means you know about my new giveaway! YOU CAN WIN THIS ADORABLE LAVENDER LAB BY CLOUDB! Why? Because I love puppies and lavender, and I think your little lovies will love this lovie, too! The soothing lavender scent lasts up to FIVE years and will calm restless kids aged 0-100.

1. Enter by visiting this link: Crib Bedding
{while you are there, check out their adorable cowboy bedding options that I plan to use for a future baby boy!}

2. Leave me a comment about something you loved on the site.

3. Enter a second time by posting about this contest on your blog! (post link in my comments)


The winner will be announced on November 6th!

HAVE FUN & GOOD LUCK!

Advice, Please.

I know I keep complaining about unsolicited advice... usually "assvice."

But the truth is, I get a lot of useful and appreciated advice, too.

Especially from my sisters, and people like Kristin and Bobbie, both proud Mommies of three.

I enjoy hearing from mothers that I think are worth emulating. I know I'll have my own style of parenting, but I value their advice and opinions.

And now I'm asking for yours.

Go ahead, share that little tidbit that you think will make our transition into parenthood easier.

Is it a product you couldn't live without? A trick for teething babies? A pediatrician you love? A stroller to avoid? A suggestion for those sleepless nights? A brand you swear by? A parenting book that saved you? A breastfeeding technique?

Share whatever bit of wisdom you like.

And don't worry... if I think it is stupid, I'll just ignore it.

Do spill, Moms (and any Dads lurking out there)...

Wordless Wednesday

Well, perhaps this needs a bit of an explanation...

You see, this is an outline of my lovely lady lumps at 8 weeks, 18 weeks, and 24 weeks. And no, I'm not lumpy... but my husband obviously failed tracing in kindergarten.

We wanted to track the growth of my pregnancy curves. A little weird, right?

Oh well.

And since I already ruined the "wordless" thing... Happy Birthday Sissy!

6 Months

Yesterday marked 6 months into this pregnancy.
24 weeks of giving thanks for the miracle inside me.
It may be an everyday miracle, but it is something I will never take for granted.



I feel great and think I look cute. Loving pregnancy and being proud of my bump is certainly more fun than complaining about an aching back and stressing about weight gain. {though I'm very aware that the uncomfortable third trimester is still to come}

Speaking of weight gain, I'm up to 8 pounds. And while most women stress about gaining too much, I'm actually a little worried about not gaining enough. The books say I should be around 18 pounds now. I plan to discuss with my doctor, but I think I'm doing fine. I just don't want to hurt Kherington in anyway, or gain way too quickly if my body decides to play "catch-up." I'm eating pretty healthily and very often. But my workouts have fallen to the way side and need to resume!



I know I keep going on and on about feeling Kherington kick. But I can't help it, I am infatuated with this amazing sensation. I am so incredibly in love with this child, and every tiny punch, roll, and jab feels like a hug to me. I feel her a hundred times a day, but everytime still makes me smile.

At times it seems like she is kicking Skip's hand off the bump, she is that powerful! I can look down at my belly and see it jump throughout the day. But I really love when kitty lays on my belly and Kherington immediately starts kicking. The cat isn't sure if she should be pissed, playful, or just annoyed. She usually just sits and glares at me with each jab.

With each passing week, Kherington has reached viability, meaning her chances of surviving outside the womb rise. While this is comforting, let's pray our little angel stays put about 96 more days!

You couldn't find two happier parents-to-be. We get more ultrasounds very soon, we are enjoying working on the nursery, and an exciting baby shower approaches. This is so much fun! Maybe I'll have 10 kids!

Or maybe not.