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Oh my word am I being stretched!!!! This week has brought on some round ligament pains, ones that my doctor wanted me to come and get checked out for...  Note to self: try not to freak out when the doctor says "Why don't you come on in so I can check you out."  When I called this morning to tell her about them, that was her response... I had about 45 min. before I would need to leave work and I really wasn't too worried... until I got in the car and started driving.  My amazing husband was allowed by his wonderful boss to go with me, even though he was in a meeting.  Just having him there with me calmed me down.  It took a little while for the doctor to come in the room, but Brad made sure he kept me entertained... I was laughing so hard! She finally came in, talked a little bit and then started checking everything.  As it turns out she was wanting to make sure that the pain wasn't small contractions and that my cervix wasn't trying to dialate... No dialation and no contractions = Everything is just fine! I was so relieved!!!!! Dr. said that I was measuring great, Tucker was moving all over the place, and his heart beat was nice and strong!  Now if only the stretching pains would stop... even though I am sure they will continue for quite some time... baby has to make room for himself!

On a lighter note, more and more students are starting to realize that I am pregnant... here are some recent comments:

3rd grade boy who found out last week that I was pregnant:

Boy (today): Mrs. Remy have you had your baby yet?
Me: No! He isn't due until July!
Boy: Oh Ok!
Me: He has to cook a little while longer...
Boy: Cook? (very confused face) Are you going to eat him?
--- First he thought that pregnancy lasted about a week and then he thought I was going to eat my baby... poor kid, I did try to explain to him what "just an expression" meant... I think he got it?

1st grade hispanic boy in broken English:

Boy: You having a baby?
Me: Yes!
Boy: Why?
Me: Because I wanted a little baby!
Boy: Is it boy or girl?
Me: It's a boy!
Boy: (smile of delight) You choose have one?
Me: (understanding he was asking if I had mulitple babies in my belly) Yes, just one baby!

5th grade girl who gives me a hug everytime she sees me:
Girl: Hey Mrs. Remy- insert side hug-
Me: Hi! how are you?
Girl: I'm good - insert her hand on my tummy- is he kicking?
Me: Not right now, but he does kick me a lot!
Girl: -insert another 5th grade girl coming to give me a hug- BE CAREFUL! (to the other girl) Don't hurt the baby!

1st grade girl running to tell her teacher a secret... I was talking with her teacher:
Girl: (whispering in her teachers ear) I am going to give Mrs. Remy a baby shower!

So Sweet!

I am definitely glad to be around kids and their sweet/innocent comments and way of thinking during this pregnancy... they say the "darndest things!" 

Hair Chop, Belly Pop

Week 21 Pictures...

HAIR CHOP!

BELLY POP!!!!!

Tucker is getting big!!! I woke up Tuesday morning to find him right underneath my belly button... he had been much lower...needless to say, it made my stomach pop out!!!

My favorite qoutes from kids this week:

5th grade girl- "Mrs. Remy, I don't mean to offend you, but are you pregnant?"

1st grade girl- "You cut your hair and you got fat"

The hair cut was total impulse... I was just going in for a trim/highlight and on my way there I decided I wanted to cut off a good bit of length.  I am happy with it, Brad likes it, and I officially have a "mommy do!"

Ooops!

Well my prego brain has hit an all time High... or Low depending on how you look at it!  Today I ran into the store... I came out about 30 minutes later and when I got to my car I couldn't figure out why the empty car next to me was running???? When I got in my car I couldn't figure out why my AC was on??? When I looked down and saw my keys in the ignition I figured it all out... Oooops! 

Bedding!!!!

Here it is! Tucker's baby bedding!

It is by Dwell Studio, from Target.  I was super impressed with the price and I am excited about decorating around it.  It took me a long time to decide whether I wanted the bedding to be the focal point of the room or if I wanted it to be the color pallet that got my creative juices flowing... I think that this one does a little bit of both!  It will definitely stand out in the room but at the same time I am not tied to a theme and can mix and match lots of fun boy items!!!  I will hopefully get it this week, so I really can't wait to see it in person!   We really like this crib as well and since the bedding was such a great price, we just might spring for it! 

Tucker has been moving a lot this week, which I absolutely love! Sometimes I worry if everything is ok... no real reason, just because... but as soon as I do, God nudges Tucker and makes him move for me! I love my gracious God and my sweet baby boy!  Such a precious moment in time!

On the other hand, I have been experiencing some round ligament pains... nothing horrible, but enough to notice that they are there.  Streeeeetch it out! Also, sleeping is becoming slightly uncomfortable... last night if I layed on my side my back hurt and if I layed on my back my stomach hurt, it was a viscious cycle, but I ended up half on my back, half on my side.  Seemed to work out ok.  I can't believe I am halfway there!!! Starting my 21st week!

Be looking for a belly pic soon!

P.S. Look below for my post "Memories"... I posted them at the same time!

Memories...

I have always prided myself with having an excellent memory! Somewhat photographic, somewhat just sharp... anyways since I found out I was pregnant, my memory has been FAILING... my mom used to tell me how great her memory was before she had kids, but I have to admit I never really believed her, I just thought that was a normal mom thing to say... Sorry mom, and I believe you now! 

The memory loss started with little things, forgetting something at the store, losing my train of thought mid- sentence,  leaving for work without my pants on... you know little things.  I chalked most of them up to just being so excited to be pregnant and having a lot on my mind!

Well, I believe it is time for me to face the music... I am losing my mind!  Thursday, I got totally turned around driving to my dentist appointment in the neighboring town, not an area that I frequent, but I have been there enough to know where I am going... As I was driving to my appointment, I realized I was going to be about 5-10 minutes early... no big deal, just my efficiency at its best... by the time I got to my appointment I was 5-10 minutes late... I hear several loved ones saying "That's the Remy I know..." Anywho, I could not figure out where I was or how to get where I was going...I called Brad, my save all when it comes to directions, but he was in his weekly meeting... I kept driving and called back... still no answer.  After more driving around I decided to call my mother in law... She picked up right away and when I told her what was happening we had to pause our conversation for some deep hearted laughter...Luckily she knew exaclty where I was and was able to get me to my dentist appointment no problem...

I can't describe how stupid and confused I felt that afternoon... I had given myself a headache from over thinking and getting nowhere! haha! I laughed about it a good bit as did Brad once I told him the events of the day...

All this to say, I am slowly losing brain cells... I mean giving them to Tucker :)  So if I call you randomly, please pick up... it is likely that I am lost and need you to find me!

19 Weeks Sonogram

Let me just say that this was the most fun sonogram yet! I have only had one other, but this one takes the cake! We got to see our little guy move and squirm so much, it was precious!  So here is how we found out it was a boy...

Sono lady: "look there are the legs"
Me: "Aww his little legs"... "I mean or hers... I keep doing that!"
Sono lady: " You guessed the right gender, its a Boy!"

Me: "Really?!?!"

Sono lady: " Really"
Brad: "Yes!" (in a proud manly voice)

We were so excited and still are!!! I was a little nervous at first though, because the sono lady could tell it was a boy right away and when she showed us how she knew it was, we were less than convinced.  So she said she would take her measurements and move around and see if he would give us a better angle!  After the first set of measurements, she went back and well... he was holding it, I laughed, and Brad said "that's home base" (again in a proud manly voice)!  She took some more measurements and then went back one more time and our doubts were erased... I will let the picture do the talking...

Its the "thing" in the middle above the word "bottom"

Like I said... No doubt!

This is his little head, a profile view... I think we have a mini Brad on our hands!

Footprint!

As I said in the last post, Tucker weighs 12 1/2 oz.  This is 4 more oz. than his developmental stage!  My first thought was that my due date was off, but the dr. said everything else is on target for my due date... which is when Brad reminded me that he was a 9lb. baby! Yikes! In case you are wondering I am only 5'4" and weigh roughly 127lbs... remember when you were younger and your mom or grandma would tell you that if you swallowed a watermelon seed that you would grow a watermelon in your belly... well, I haven't swallowed any seeds, but I have a feeling I will be delivering a watermelon in July!   

It's a Boy! Tucker Bradley Webb

Tucker is a big boy! He is weighing in at 12 1/2 oz.  Everything else is on target for 19 weeks!  I will post sono pics and more later!!!  We are VERY excited to have a boy, and so glad he made it super clear for us to see him! Hehe!

You CAN"T have your CAKE and EAT it too...

Well this title pretty much sums up my week! 

 The Cake

No work for 3 days do to the ice storm!!!!

  The Bite

 Dr.'s office is closed and I was supposed to find out if Baby Webb is a Boy or Girl today...

Needless to say I am very bummed :(

So here is where I am trying to be Thankful... I needed the rest this week, I caught a cold on Sunday and work Monday was miserable because of it, so I am very thankful that I was able to get better without having to deal with more kiddie germs!

Now I am praying that my appointment will be rescheduled very soon!!!!!

As Promised... Belly Pic... Week 19

Here you go!!!

This seriously happened over night... I was shocked to wake up to a belly Friday morning... This picture was taken on Saturday. 

I know I have not been great about posting the progress of my growing belly but thats because I never felt like it was really growing... sure I had gained weight but it was well dispersed (unfortunately) and the belly looked just slightly more plump, like a small spare tire decided to use my waistline as storage... also it changed everyday with what I ate and how, Forgive me, bloated I was... I would go to bed looking similiar to this pic most nights but would wake up able to zip all my old pants (notice I did not say button).  Anywho those days are gone... now I go to bed with a belly and wake up with a belly and I love it!

With how sick I have been, it has been hard to get "good nutrition", I did my best, but was still worried about baby growing.  But God is good and gracious and last night I felt the little one move and kick all night... It doesn't feel like much yet, just little flutters that I can tell, forgive me again, aren't just gas!  It is so fun! I can only feel baby when baby moves on his/her own... when I push and try to make him/her move nothing happens... haha... baby webb might be a little stubborn or lazy... Which definitely does NOT come from Brad or Me... But does describe our dogs quite well at times... but NOT Brad and NOT me! :) Who am I kidding... Brad can be a little Stubborn and I can be a little lazy... It builds Character, right?!?

Well we will know on Thursday if Baby Webb is a Boy or a Girl.... So I have a survey on the side bar of my blog... take a guess! And then leave a comment with what you picked!