Babymoon in Branson!

Last Wednesday after work, Brent and I headed north to one of our favorite vacation spots...Branson!  I've been going to Branson for about as long as I can remember, and it's fun to think now we'll be taking Jackson with us in the next few years.  (I remember going with my grandparents and aunts and uncles - before all of my other cousins were born!)  Anyway, last week was Spring Break, and that meant a break from all of the school work that the Hubs has been doing, so we took advantage of it.  We also knew this would probably be the last trip that we could take with just the two of us before Jackson arrives. 

We rented a little cabin in Branson in the Westgate resort and it was really perfect for what we wanted.  I think it's funny that people always ask "did you go to any shows"?  Um - no!  I haven't been to a show in about 10 years, and I can't believe many of them are still in business.  All we did was eat, shop, sleep, and relax.  The only problem that we had to deal with was a sudden drop in temperatures.  It even sleeted on Sunday night! 

On Wednesday night, we went to the Landing and at at Texas Land and Cattle.  It's so good and our favorite place to eat when we're there.  Thursday the weather was pretty, so we went to the Tanger outlet mall and then to the Landing for more shopping.  I quickly realized that I cannot shop like I used to - mainly because I was always looking for the bathroom.  It's so annoying!  We bought a few things, but nothing crazy.  On Friday, we drove to Springfield to go to the Babies R Us to register, and then spent the rest of the afternoon at the movies.  We saw Hall Pass and The Lincoln Lawyer - both great movies.  Dinner was at this Brazilian place called RiRico's, and it was awesome - so much better than Gaucho's!  On Saturday, we drove back to Springfield to spend the day with my aunt, uncle and grandmother.  My Nannie has been up there since November and is going through Chemo treatments, so it was good that we got to see her and spend the day with them.  We did absolutely nothing except play with their dogs, eat, and visit.  On Sunday, we ate breakfast at Cracker Barrell, went back to the cabin and napped, then got ready and went to Target and Best Buy, then back to the Landing for our final dinner at Texas Land and Cattle.  On Monday, we packed up and headed home, and by then I was ready to be back at my little house in Cabot! 

 

Our babymoon photo!

Here's our little cabin.

He gets so aggravated at me when I want to take a picture.  LOL!

I reached 27 weeks on 3-27-11, and decided that I finally do look pregnant here. 

Overall, it was a great vacation away from everyday life, but I was very glad to get home.  There's lots to do in the next few months, and we definitely have to get busy!

Huge Praise!

I just talked to my mom, and she told me that my grandmother has absolutely positively no evidence of any tumors in her body! She was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma back in November, and just finished her 4th round of chemo. She will have to continue her treatment in Missouri for a few more months.

I am very humbled by the Great Physician and His healing hand on my family. Thank you for your prayers!

24 Weeks! aka 6 Months!

I really can't believe that I've reached the 6th month mark.  Even more unbelieveable is that he'll be here in a few short months that seem to be filling up with activities fast.

Here I am in all of my 6 month glory.  

Size of Jackson:  about the length of an ear of corn.  The Babycenter emails that I get each week say that typically a baby weighs one pound by 24 weeks.  At my ultrasound last Thursday (3/3/11) he measured a pound and a half.  Not sure if that means anything, but he's definitely getting bigger!

Total Weight Gain:  Probably around the 15 lb mark now.  I have not been exercising like I need to be, so I'm joining the community center and will start water aerobics hopefully this week. 

Maternity Clothes:  I just ordered some more spring clothes from Old Navy, so we'll see what fits and what doesn't.  I has been warm, but in this awkward time of the year (not cold, but not warm), I'm running out of things to wear.  I think once it does turn warm for good, it'll be all dresses. 

Movement:  Oh he's definitley moving and kicking.  I've even noticed it as early as 4 a.m. when I'm not fully awake, but in that morning haze.  I'm ready for him to start kicking so Brent can feel it. Just so I can remember, the kicking feels like a thump from the inside.  Or like a muscle twitching, but not on a regular basis.  Just randomness. 

What I Miss:  I really do miss my old friend White Zinphandel.  LOL.  It's been such a long time since we've hung out.  I also miss my hips not getting numb when I go to sleep on my side. 

Cravings:  I still haven't had any cravings.

Symptoms:  Well, where to start?  I'm having hip numbness/pain (won't get any better according to the dr), and I can tell my stomach size is shrinking (also won't get any better).  I'm going to have to start this week eating small meals and frequent snacks during the day, and hopefully this will cut down on the indigestion issues I've been having (Thank God for Zantac!)

I went to the doctor on Thursday and failed the first glucose test, so today I got to enjoy the three-hour glucose tolerance test.  I failed the first test by only 5 points, so I think I will be OK, but the jury is still out.  Hope to hear the results by the end of today.  Even if I don't have the "sugars", I am planning on working on my diet and really watching my salt and sugar. 

Best Moment of the 5th Month:  My dad called a few days ago saying that he went to a charity auction for the local Christian school and had bid on a small riding tractor for Jackson, but didn't win it.  He is so ready to have this child here and I can't wait to see them together.  Since he never had any boys of his own, I am really excited for Pops and Jackson to be big buddies.