24 weeks and 2 days pictures

24 down, 16 to go!

Just looked at the baby tracker and it says 111 days to go. I don't know if I should be excited about that or not. I mean, trust me I will be trilled to stop feeling sick and hopefully to have at least a little more energy. But then again once he gets here...he's here. Good thing Joey's got the baby thing on lock cause I'm not sure about me. Just been praying that breastfeeding goes well and he is a healthy baby from the get go. Guess only time will tell. Oh yes, in case you didn't pick up on the hint. The nausea has been making regular appearances again over the past week. What in the world! So much for nausea the first 3 months and then it being gone. Guess this dude is staking his claim that he's not going anywhere.
Found an outfit today that I didn't realize I had. So wore it today. Have gotten a couple of compliments on it. It's pretty comfy too. Plus it's not one of those shirts that is so low-cut that I have to wear a tank top underneath it in order NOT to flash everyone. :)
Working on replacing the Velcro tabs on the diapers. I got 3 done last night. Definitely trying to get smoother at it so they don't end up looking like Twiggy sewed them on for me. :) Once I have the Velcro replaced, will move on to sewing on new laundry tabs on them. They should be easier to do, cause I just sew the new one over the old one. Don't know if I will get to the elastic before you come or not Sis. So might have to enlist your help on that. Hint Hint. :)
Granny got me a bunch of bibs and some clothes at a yard sale thingy. That's cool! I'm so grateful! The kid doesn't have any bibs yet and if my memory serves me right we will need a bunch of them!!
Glad that it is going to be cooler here this weekend! Might get to use my swing. Hopefully will get the mower fixed so Joey doesn't have to spend half the day trying to get the lawn cut.
Well, not much else going on here. Talk to you all later!

Beginning of 23rd week

Glad this week is almost over. It's been a kinda rough one. Found out today that my boss is leaving. That makes me kind of nervous. I worry about Kim (my stateside mom) as she will be the one that has to pick up the majority of my boss' work. She has a full plate already. If you all would, just pray that the Lord will send the right person for the job. One that will be understanding of my need to be out for maternity leave and any needs that come up before or after Tater Tot gets here. I've been lucky in life that I've had understanding bosses. I hope the Lord sees fit to continue that streak!

Had OB visit today. My blood pressure was 102 over 70 something. I did have a trace of protein in my urine, so guess need to step up the fluids with all this heat. The baby's heart rate was in the 150s and my fundal height (measure from the bottom to top of uterus) was on target. So guess all is pretty good. She said something about the fact that I've gained 5 pounds since I was there last time. Guess she didn't take the time to notice that prior to my last visit that I was below my pre-pregnancy weight. Oh well. Guess will have to watch the Krispy Kreme doughnuts. :) I have my sugar test (test for gestational diabetes) at my next visit. They sent the drink that I have to drink home with me. They said I could not eat 1 hour before I drank it and had to wait 1 hour, then they would draw my blood. They told me to drink the drink 30-45 minutes before I came to my next appointment so they could draw my blood when I got there. So hopefully that all shows up good too. My next appointment is on 9/15. Guess the sugar drink is there version of a birthday cake in a bottle for me. LOL!

Well, not much else to tell. Please just pray about the boss thing and please pray that I will get out of this funk. Joey is being so good trying to keep me uplifted. I know his arms must be getting tried from having to pick me up all the time. Guess that is why God put us together, He knew I would need a strong dude. :)

Love you all bunches and hope your are having a GREAT day when you read this!

Joey felt him

Joey felt Tater Tot move for the first time on Sunday. :) I was laying in bed and you could see my stomach jumping in on spot. Joey put his hand on my belly and Tater Tot kicked him.

Have doctor's appointment in 2 days. We'll see what they say.

By the way... what makes some folks think it's okay to touch your belly when you are pregnant. I mean even when they don't know you!

Update

It was GREAT getting to talk to you two today, Mom and Dad! I don't realize some times how much I miss ya until I get to see and hear from ya! So needless to say today I was reminded of how much I miss you guys.
Feeling kinda jealous of you (Granny and Sis) since you guys get to see them way before I will. Make sure you guys charge up your cameras and take extra batteries. Cause pictures are expected. :) I hope you all have a great time together while you are there!
I know Mom and Dad that you know this already, but thought I would let others know that I felt Tater Tot nudge my hand yesterday. Been feeling him from the inside for about a month but that is the first time I felt him from the outside. Guess he really has become a nudger (for those Twilight savvy folks reading this). :) He's my little nudger.
Not a whole lot going on today. Gonna take a nap for a little bit. He (Tater Tot) woke me up at like 5 AM, kicking me. Not to mention I was starving like I hadn't eaten in 2 days. So got up and ate a little something. He kicked around some more then chilled out. Went to Sam's Club and got some stuff early and then got home in time to Skype with Mom and Dad. Too bad Skype wouldn't work so I could be on time. Well, at least we got to talk this week. Guess it decided to be nice to us this week.
Oh, there he goes again kicking me. I think he is practicing his JKD (fighting) moves already. :)
Thought I would try to do better at updating posts here versus telling some folks stuff via email and forgetting to email others the same info. No promises, but I will really try.
Love you guys all so much and hope you are doing well!
Alexis, if you are reading this... hope things are going well with you. I miss you bunches!
Kelly, if you are reading this... give me a call when you get back and are rested up. We NEED to catch up (hopefully I won't be sick this time.)
Dee... keep you chin up dear. Can't wait to hear how you kicked that GRE's tail!

belly shot at 22 weeks

no more

Just wanted to let you know that I will probably not be getting any more ultrasounds, unless something is up. New rules. I know some of you were looking forward to more pictures, but may have to just hold out with all the ones we have. :)
Was told yesterday that I looked small for how far along I am. Then this AM I was told that I look like a pumpkin (I'm wearing a orange top). So guess folks can't decide if I look big or not.
May get to see Kelly tonight. I haven't seen her in about a month. She is going to go see her family this week so that should be good times for her. They are throwing her a shower while she is up there.
Still feeling Tater Tot, just don't feel him every day. I talked to Kim and she said that was fine, especially since I'm only 22 weeks tomorrow.
Hope to get the crib put up over the next few weeks. Will have to go to Lowes and see if can find the right type of screws. The nursery doesn't look at all like a nursery right now, more like a storage room. Will have to keep working on it. Don't have the energy much after work all day but maybe can work on it this weekend. :) Will try to post pictures when/if we get it all done. :)
Just wanted to update you on what is going on in the world of Tater Tot, or at least the parts I know about what is going on. Love you all so much!