The most precious gift of all.....

Well, a lot has happened since I last updated. Let me start from the beginning.......
So, on Monday, the 30th, we went to the family "cookout" and to visit Levette's parents before going to the hospital at 3pm for the monitoring. When we get to the hospital, the registration people have no clue what I am there for and no clue what I am talking about when I give them the sheet that the nurse gave me. After about 45 minutes of confusion, they get me in the room and get me hooked up. All looks good with the baby and with me. But I am still not dilated. SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE!!! So, they call Dr. Stephen and he says to cancel my induction for Tuesday and send me home. The End.
Talk about FURIOUS!! I had no clue why, That was all they said. So, as I was leaving the hospital, I was calling his office, which I knew was closed because of the holiday. But he was on call (I thought) and I wanted some answers.
So, 2 HOURS later, I get a call from a different doctor, that was on call. Of course, he had no idea what was going on, so he had to call my Dr, and call me back, another hour later. FINALLY at like 8pm or so, I found out why my induction was cancelled. I was still non inducible. There was nothing they could do for me to make me go into labor. But I was under the impression that if I still couldn't be induced, that he would go ahead with the c section.
Tuesday morning I called the office back to find out what we were going to do now. He said he didn't want to see me back until Thursday. Seriously, Thursday???? I was livid at this point. Miserable. I had started having contractions again. I am sure from the stress. The contractions went throughout the day. I cried, a lot.
Levette got home from work and cooked a late dinner. That's when the contractions started coming about 5 minutes apart. Of course, I didn't want to go to the hospital. I knew they would send me home again. So, I waited...... and waited...... and waited....... I finally called the Dr at 11pm. He said go to the hospital.
So, I did...... They hooked me up to the monitors for a while. When the contractions started getting closer together, they finally moved me to an actual room.
My poor mom couldn't handle being in there with me because when I would have a contraction we would lose the baby's heartbeat. So, she stayed in the waiting room with Nana. Dad stayed by my side. He kept the rag wet and cold for me and gave me ice and rubbed my belly when I had a contraction. Levette was there too, but because we didn't know what was going to happen, I told him to sleep in case he had to go to work.
I went through 10 hours of contractions that got down to a minute apart. I did this with no pain meds. Around 6am, I finally gave in and asked for drugs. Which, made me cooky, of course.
The Dr came in around 7. I still hadn't dilated............ UG!!!! They still couldn't do anything. He ordered an ultrasound and said he would send word with the nurses on what we would do (he was headed to surgery).
So, they came in and did an ultrasound. That was all I saw of anybody for another 2 1/2 hours. I was cranky. That is an understatement. I was tired, hungry, had to pee, miserable and in pain. I lost it. Literally. I went off on the nurses. They ran and got Dr Stephen. He came barging into the room and sent everyone out. And we "exchanged words". lol. He informed me that Zoey was now measuring 8 pounds and 15 ounces. I wanted her OUT!!! He said we could wait until I went into labor (apparently that wasn't happening) or we could do a c section. (uh duh). I said C SECTION NOW. I think he was trying to scare me out of it because he started talking about infections and scars and healing...... Again, I said C SECTION NOW. So, he said, OK, we can schedule it for Thursday or Friday. Guess what I said lol. That's right...... C SECTION NOW! He finally agreed and said the only time open was at 5pm. FINE! That is today.
So, he gave me more drugs so I could sleep and sent my family home. He told them it would be between 3 and 4, so they could go home and shower and nap.
I woke up around 1 when the nurse came in to prep me for surgery. She said the surgery had been moved to 2. So, Levette went to smoke and I called my mom and told them. They were already on their way to pick up Nana and get Levette some food. So, that was fine. They would be there in plenty of time.
But the nurse walked in all in a rush and said they changed the time again and it was NOW! AHHHH. Levette wasn't even in the room. I called him panicking and told him to hurry because they were ready for me. He called my parents and told them to hurry. Levette got back to my room as they were about to wheel me out. They gave him a gown and told him they would be right back for him. I think my parents got there just as they came back to get him.
Anyways. So, The spinal block was NO BIGGIE! And neither was the surgery. My beautiful baby girl was born on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 2:04pm.

They had to use forceps to get her out, so she had an ugly bruise on her cheek for a few days. But that went away. She was 8lbs and 5oz and 20" long. (a little off form 8, 15)
We had so many visitors. I was out of it for a while, so I don't even know half of who came!! But thank you to everyone that did.
We got to come home on Saturday.

Zoey has forever changed my life. She is my precious miracle. She is such a good baby too. And perfect. I know that I am a little biased. But she really is perfect. She looks just like her daddy. She has beautiful skin and eyes. She is so soft. She rarely cries, unless she is naked or getting her diaper changed. She eats A LOT though. lol. She is already at 4 ounces.
She smiled right after she was born. Kevin was the first one she smiled at. I know, I know, its gas.... That's what we thought too. But no, she really does smile. A lot. And she can even hold her head up. She also pushes herself up when she is up on your shoulder. She is so smart.
We had her checkup on Monday. Everything was good. She had only lost 2 ounces.
We did have a scare on Monday night and ended up at Children's Hospital. Turned out to be ACID REFLUX! Who knew!!
Levette went back to work on Wednesday. He wasn't happy. And was so ready to get home. I had my staples taken out on Wednesday too. They said everything looked great! Wahoo.
It is so hard to believe that I already have a 1 week old!! Time is flying already. I have cried from being so overwhelmed, happy, sad, scared.
When she couldn't catch her breathe the other night, I thought the worst. I was so scared that I had waited for her for so long and I was going to lose her. But thankfully, everything was OK. Its hard to explain how someone can change your life within seconds. Someone you never knew. She is my world now. I cant see life without her. I know it is going to go by so fast. All I can do is enjoy every moment that I have with her.
Levette has taken to being a daddy so well. He changes diapers with ease. And he feeds her and changes her. He loves on her constantly. She is going to hate kisses because of him! Maybe that is his plan.
I have fallen even more in love with Levette after seeing him with Zoey. Those two are my life. I am so blessed. God has given me so much. Being a mom is the greatest feeling in the whole world. I wouldn't trade anything for it. The pain, misery, weight gain, lack of sleep, all of it, was completely worth it when I heard my daughter come into this world.
So, we have come to the end of this journey. 39 1/2 weeks of pregnancy. A new journey has begun. Raising my daughter to be all that she can be. Its not going to be easy. Its not always going to be fun. But I am ready. With the help of my husband, our family and friends, the church and God, we will raise her to the best of our abilities. God has great plans for her. I just cant wait to uncover what those plans are.
Thank you so much for reading the blog and following us on this long road. I think I may continue blogging. I will post the new blog once I make the decision.
May God Bless you all!!!!! Thank you all so much for your love and prayers and support.
Love always,
Levette, Kayla and Zoey Reed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The time has come.....

Thank you Jesus! I went to the Dr today :) My child is so stubborn!!!!!!!!! She moved up even further! I am now at -3 station! I am still not dilated. And only 30% effaced. Dr Stephen deemed me as "non inducible". lol. He said no matter what he gave me, I would not dilate or go into labor.
So, because she is so big, he doesn't want to wait much longer. Monday at 3, I go into the hospital for monitoring. He will induce, well, attempt to induce me on Tuesday morning. He thinks that I will not be able to have her, but he wants me to try. If it is taking too long or either of us are distressed, he is going to do a c-section. So, sometime on Tuesday, we WILL HAVE A BABY!!!!!
Thank God. So, I get to enjoy Memorial Day with the family and then have my beautiful baby girl on Tuesday. I am so excited. I have lots to finish up before Monday. But at least I know I have until then. Unless little miss stubborn decides to come on her on before then. Thankfully Dr S is on call though. So, at least if that happens, he will still be the one delivering her.
This has been an incredible journey for us. I am so glad that all of you have been along with us, following us and enjoying it with us. We are so blessed. God has been so good to us and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to finally be a mommy!! Please continue to pray for us. I know a lot of changes are coming. Its exciting and scary all at the same time. I am a nervous wreck! But Levette is so calm and collected about it!
I will post everything once I get out of the hospital. So, it will probably be next Friday or Saturday before I post all of the details and the pics. Unless my mom or sister can figure out how to post!!
Love you guys lots!!! Talk to you next week!!!!!
Oh, here are the maternity pics that we took last week. :)

38 weeks and GOOD NEWS!

I know I haven't updated in a couple of weeks. Last week the Dr put me on complete bedrest. No more working, no walking, nothing...... So my last day at work was last Monday. I had a feeling that it was, so I got everything done that I could, even though I was hurting very badly and wanted to go home.
So, when I went last Tuesday, my blood pressure was up, so therefore, bedrest. He also said that I was +3 Station. Which I later learned that it meant she was in position with her head down in the canal 3 cm. +5 is crowing. So wahoo!! She finally got in place!!
And I had to go back on Thursday. My bp was better on Thursday. He said to continue the bedrest. But since I had been laying down for 2 days, she has moved back up and I was a floating 0. Which means, she was still in position but had moved back up the canal. Stubborn girl!!
So..... we did nothing all weekend. I had cabin fever. I was stressed and tired of being inside. So yesterday I get the bright idea to get out the slip 'n slide!! Oh yes. :) Me, Karrie and Levette had a blast. No worries, I didn't slip or slide. I just got wet and enjoyed not being hot!
I had to go back to the Dr today, and mom told on me! I got in trouble!! The nurse found her heartbeat right away and it was 161. Usually it takes a few tries, but not today. And my bp was fabulous. The problem? I had protein in my urine. Which, could mean pre-eclampsia. So, he ordered an ultrasound right away and "tests" to make sure her heart was good, she was breathing good and moving. The US was great. She is perfect. She is weighing approximately 8lbs and 7oz. I have to go back Wednesday, and the Dr will probably schedule and induction or c-section. So, we will probably have Zoey by the end of this week!!! Its so exciting! And scary!
I will update again on Wednesday! I have so much to do before the end of the week!!! Lots of love!!

37 1/2 weeks (tomorrow)

I know I am a little behind on my updates and I am so sorry!! I went to the Dr last Tuesday (36 1/2 weeks) and I measure in at 44 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! However, she was still not in position and I was still not dilated. Her heart was 179bpm and was found up high and to the left. The Dr wasn't happy that her heart was so fast, so he retook it. He found it down low and to the left and it was 151(ish)bpm. Kind of odd to me, but he didn't think anything of it.......
A lot went on last week and I was under a lot of stress due to Levette's dad going into the hospital and Nan's husband having a heart attack and being put in the hospital. Plus we had Dad's 50th birthday party Saturday. The contractions started pretty badly Thursday night. I was headed to work on Friday when we got the phone call about James (Nan's husband). Since my parents were driving me to work, I told them just to turn around and I called in. I couldn't stay home alone, with no car (not that I am able to drive too well right now!), so I had to go up to the hospital with everyone else. And what do ya know, I start having HORRIBLE contractions. They kept on, so I called the Dr. Of course, they have no pattern and go any where from 5 minutes to 20 minutes apart. :( But i had them ALL DAY!
On Saturday the contractions were few and far between but the ones I had hurt very badly. But my nesting kicked in and I cleaned all Saturday afternoon and evening (resting a lot in between). I didn't make it to church Sunday because I cant stay out of the bathroom. So, I clean some more. I felt great last night.
But this morning I woke up feeling like crap. My back and ribs are killing me and I cant get a good deep breathe. I am so uncomfortable sitting at my desk. I want to lay down. But that wont be happening any time soon.
I go to the Dr in the morning. He has got to do something!! I cant take any more. And there is NO WAY i can make it to my due date. He is out of his ever loving mind!!
So, please say lots of prayers for me. I am stretched to my limit.

36 weeks

Sorry it has been a few weeks since I last posted. I am cut down to 3 days a week and I have to cram 5 days worth of work into those days. I went to the dr on Tuesday. I am measuring 40 weeks!!! But, still not dilated. And she is still breech. No fun. Hopefully, there will be some change soon and she will come on out!!
The office baby shower was today. So sweet. We really need absolutely nothing now!
Mother's Day is this Sunday. I think I will handle it a lot better than I did last year. I was so depressed last Mother's Day. :( All I wanted was to be a mommy. And now I am finally getting the opportunity. I am so excited, even if I am not "technically" a mom yet.
I have been taking it easy. But last night, I began nesting. I feel like I cant stop......... I just wanna clean, clean, clean. But I have to stop after about 15 minutes or so and rest for a couple of minutes because I start hurting or the contractions get too hard.
Other than that, nothing has been going on.
OH!!! Jeanette found out today that she is having a GIRL!!!! So exciting! Bridgette Diane Waters will be here in September. A BFF for Zoey. We are super excited. Zo did a dance when we found out ;)
I guess that is all I have to update on........ Until next time.........................

34 weeks.

So, we had to go to the hospital on Saturday night. The contractions started out at 15 minutes apart and got down to 6 minutes with in a hour and a half. We were there for about 3 hours. But, I wasnt dilated. So, false labor :) Gotta love it. But mom and Levette and Melanie thought that it was best if I go, just in case Zoey was in distress or anything.
Needless to say, Levette and I are very tired today. We were up most of the night last night, because I was sick :( I plan to go home and relax!!!
Thankfully I am off tomorrow (loving these "bedrest days"). I honestly plan to stay in the recliner for most of the day.
The office is giving me a baby shower next Friday. Hopefully Zo will stay put until after then!! lol. If not, she will just make an appearance.
Well, I don't have hardly anything else to say. Just wanted to update what happened over the weekend.
I hope that everyone had a very BLESSED EASTER!! I know that I did. Love to all and talk to you soon!!

33 1/2 weeks

So........ Over the weekend I had some contractions. About 30 minutes apart for about 7 hours. No biggie. But the back pain.................. UG!!!! The back pain continued through the whole weekend, so I called the dr on Monday. Bedrest for 2 days, do not return to work until Wednesday. BOO!!!
So, to the bed (well recliner) I went . And in all honesty, stayed there for the most part. Took some naps, read some books, watched some movies.
Tuesday I had to go to the dr for my blood pressure check. My blood pressure was down!!! 120/60!!! Dr Stephen was very excited and decided that the bedrest was the answer, so he cut my work week down to 3 days a week.
Some surprising news was that I had lost 3 pounds in a week (very surprising considering the amount of Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs I had been eating!!!) and I was all of a sudden measuring 2 weeks ahead! So, I am measuring at 35 instead of 33. So, even though I was only there for a blood pressure check, I had to have a full exam.
At this time I was not dilated at all. But he said that could change at any moment. So, Zoey is not going to be waiting until June!!
We are kind of hoping that May 14th is the day. :) Mike's birthday (Levette's dad) is the 12th, my dad's is the 13th. And my "grandparents" from Georgia will be here that weekend, so they would get to be here for her birth. My Pops had a stroke about a year ago and isn't able to travel much anymore. His birthday is the 15th. So, it would be cool for her to come then.
We are very excited about it. The time is getting nearer. :) I cant wait to post that SHE IS HERE!!!! Keep us in your prayers!!! Lots of love to everyone!

33 weeks tomorrow

Seriously? 33 weeks tomorrow? Only 7 weeks left? I can hardly believe it!!! I am sorry that I didn't blog earlier this week. It completely slipped my mind.
So, the baby shower was Saturday. It was fabulous. There were sooooo many people there. And we got everything that we needed and then some! Zoey isn't going to want for anything for a long time! Everything was perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
Jeanette and I went that morning for massages. It was terrific. I recommend everyone to get one, especially pregnant women!! So relaxing!!!
It was good to see some people that I haven't seen in a while. A few of my school kids came and that made me super happy!
It took mom's and Karrie's cars and dad's truck to get everything to my house. No exaggerating! Our living room was packed! Levette walked into the house and didn't know what to say, except, where am I supposed to sit! lol.
It took me 2 days to sort through it all, read all of the cards and organize where everything needed to go. I was worn out!!!!!!!!
Tuesday was my checkup. Everything was good, except for my blood pressure. :( It was up just a little bit, so he told me to continue to monitor it, and to come back in a week.
So, when I checked it on Wednesday and Thursday, it was still slightly up. He said he wasn't worried too much because I had no other signs or symptoms of preeclampsia. So, so far, so good. Just continue to keep me and Zoey in your prayers.
It is so hard to believe that she will be here in 7 weeks or less. It just doesn't seem real! I keep feeling her move in my belly and it still amazes me. Our little miracle will be in our arms before we know it. Something that we never thought would ever happen. I thought that I would never get to experience a baby inside of me, growing and thriving. I knew that some way, some how, I would be a mom. Just not like this. God still performs miracles and do not ever let anyone tell you any differently. He does everything on HIS TIME!!!! That is all there is to it. Zoey has been special from day 1 and I will tell her that every single day. God has special plans for her, for our family. And I can not wait to find out what those plans are. :) God is so good and I am so grateful. Life couldn't be any better for me right now. I am so blessed. I have this beautiful baby on the way, a loving and caring husband that is so good to me, a family that is supportive and always there, friends that will drop everything and come when I need them, and a church that prays for me and is there for me. There is a song that says count your blessings, name them one by one. Take the time to do that right now. You may be in a rough time in your life, but it could be worse. Right down all of your blessings. I guarantee there are way more of those than anything else. And thank God for all of those blessings. Because at anytime, anything can change. We are never promised a tomorrow. Tell everyone that you love them and you are thankful that they are a part of your life. Live each day to the fullest. Yeah, you will have bad days, but at least you have that day!!!!
Love to all!!! I will update after my appointment next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

31 1/2 weeks

I have been having lots of mixed emotions lately. Last night we were at mom's looking at the travel system and it hit me that in just a few short weeks, there will be a baby in that seat. I wanted to cry!
I  have waited for this moment in my life for so long, but I am so scared!! I am scared of delivery. I am scared of raising her! I know that it is just a moment by moment thing with kids. But what if one thing that I do wrong now, messes with her entire future! I know that I need to just relax and let each day come and go. But for someone like me that likes to me in control, its so hard!!!
Levette and I were raised so differently. Some things we have a hard time agreeing on. He was the baby of 5, came late in his parents' lives, so he kind of got to do what he wanted, when he wanted. He says that I was way too sheltered and spoiled..... One thing we do agree on for the most part though is discipline. Zoey will get spankings (not beatings) and I DARE someone to say something to me about it. Because if she is acting crazy in public, she's gonna get a whoopin' in public!
I don't want my child to be one of those that when we are coming over or are out somewhere, people are like oh, gah, Zoey is going to be there. I know a few of those kids! lol. And then there are the kids like Peyton and Brystal (our niece and nephew) who I have never seen act up in public or even at my house. You tell them once to do something, and they do it (or don't depending on the case).
I know that I am a spoiled brat. I have (almost) always gotten my way. A perk of being the oldest ;) And I know that I got away with a lot. But a lot was also expected of me. I may have been a pain in the butt, but I did graduate high in my class,with honors, was in clubs, blah blah blah. When I set out to do something, I did it all the way. I want Zo to be like that too. But not have my attitude!!! Trust me, I know I have a bad attitude and a smart mouth! lol.
I want her to have Levette's confidence. He is so sure of himself. And he gets along with everyone. Although he isn't a sociable person. But he carries himself in a way that everyone respects him and likes him.
I know that we can only do the best we can and just ask God to lead us and guide us. We have to put our trust in Him. I know that she will be loved regardless.
I have been so sad lately about my grandfather not being here. I know he is watching us and I am sure he is pleased with our lives, but it would be so great if he were here. He would love having Landen and Issac and Zoey around. I know that he would be riding them around on the lawn mower just like he did with us! I can hear his voice sometimes, if I stop and really think about him. Telling his crazy jokes and trying to convince us that our arms were connected to our mouths. lol. I know that his great grand kids would have loved him just as much as we did. He was a great man.
I go back to the Dr on Tuesday of next week. I am going every 3 weeks now. I am sure that everything is still great. I am doing good for the most part. Just going to the bathroom a lot more. And of course waddling around so uncomfortably. I am hoping for a big burst of energy so that I can get my house cleaned!!
Just 8 1/2 more weeks til my beautiful baby girl will be here...........
Lots of love, Kayla and Zoey!

30 weeks (and a half)

So, I went for my 3 hour glucose test yesterday. I PASSED!!!! Wahoo! It made me soooo sick though. I was told to go home, eat and go directly to bed. I am not 100% today, but I definitely feel better than yesterday. :)
Mom and I go tomorrow to meet with a pediatrician. We shall see how that goes.
The shower is next weekend and I am super stoked about it!!! I cant wait to see everyone. A few of my kids from Green Valley are supposed to come. It will be good to see people that I don't get to see often enough.
I have a few pictures from a shoot I did a couple of weeks ago. I was 29 weeks when these were taken. Enjoy!

29 1/2 weeks

Well, I am down to 10 1/2 weeks. I cant believe it.
I went to the Dr this morning. Everything was great. I gained 5 more pounds. Zo's heart rate was 144. My blood pressure was up for a minute, but we figured it was because I had to walk up the hill to the hospital. I had to lay on my side and they retook it. Of course it came back down, but I have to monitor it for the next week and call him with the results. And I failed the 1 hour glucose test :( Barely, but I still failed. So, I have to go back next Tuesday for the 3 hour test. BOO!! But other than that everything is great.
Levette's cousin gave me advice on how to keep from getting muscle cramps and so far it is working!! Thanks Martha!
My feet have begun swelling, and of course mom and dad flipped out! lol. But Dr Stephen said it was fine. Just to continue to put my feet up when I get home and keep taking it easy.
The baby shower is in 2 1/2 weeks! I am super excited. I believe that everything is planned and ready to go! I know that it is going to be great. Karrie and Jackie and all of my wonderful family and friends and church are taking care of it all. I cant wait to post the pics!!
I don't guess that I have too much to write today. I will post the results from next week's test after I find out the results! Say a prayer and keep your fingers crossed!!!!
Lots of love!!

almost 29 weeks!!!

Its so hard to believe that I am 7 months pregnant, well more than! The time has flown! But as the day is getting near I am growing more and more excited. Scared to death, but excited. And it finally hit Levette a few nights ago. We were watching TV and he was like wow, it just hit me that I am about to be a dad!! lol. I love him! I know he is going to be a fabulous daddy. Zoey will have him wrapped around her little finger the moment she is born. I have a feeling that he is going to be a completely different person! :) I am so blessed to have such a loving and caring husband. He isn't perfect, our marriage isn't perfect, but I am blessed nonetheless. Its hard to find a good man these days. He has been so great throughout the pregnancy. I know I am a handful under normal circumstances, so I know it has been even harder to deal with me while prego! God did good by putting us together! He totally knew what He was doing. And I am eternally thankful to Him for it. He has blessed me beyond what I deserve. A loving husband, a beautiful (I'm sure) little girl, and an easy pregnancy. Not to mention the wonderful family and friends that I have. :)
On a lighter note.........
The bedding came in!!! Yeah! It looks great in the nursery. No worries! I have pics.



(excuse the mess on the lounger, its part of bedding)

So, what do you think?? Considering its not the set that I based the room off of, it looks pretty dern good!
I have a few more pics to share as well.

Her bookcase is getting full already! Lots of books, music and movies.  The angel doll is (was) Levette's mom's. He bought that for her many years ago when she was in the hospital very sick. She loves angels. She wanted it to go in Zoey's room. I think of it as her guardian angel. And for some reason, every dream I have of Zoey, she has dark curly hair. Who knows!!

Her cute little TV. And look at all the bows already!! :) I used to get so mad at my mom for putting big ole bows in my hair, and now I am going to do it to my daughter!! She is going to fuss at me when she is older!!! lol.

Tell me this is not cute! My friend Carrie made this for Zo. Its precious! I forgot to take a picture of the AUBURN/ALABAMA split frame that Anita made for her. When we get her "split" outfit, I am going to put that pic in it. I will post it next go around :)
Last picture, but not least is Zoey's Christening dress

Mom got it for her last weekend. It has a bonnet and shoes to match. And her necklace came in last night. It is stunning. Her bracelet should be here next week. I know, she is going to be an accessory diva just like me :) I cant wait to pierce her ears!!
Ok, I have you updated on pics!! I am feeling good except for being so uncomfortable. I feel like a giant whale :( Zoey is moving so much. Thankfully she is still on the right schedule, kicking during the day and sleeping at night! It is so weird seeing my stomach move and jump and get distorted. But I love the feeling. I am so glad that I am finally getting to experience this. Its awesome.
Levette felt her "boxing" the other night. We were at the movies and she was going nuts. It really felt like she was boxing on one of those little punching bags, you know the ones that you go really fast with. lol. It was cool. She responds when you poke her too. You poke her, she kicks me! Levette of course finds that hilarious. Me, not so much.
The Braxton Hicks contractions have started. I was doing some research on it, and it said, they weren't painful. Uh, yeah they are. I'm sure no where near as bad as real contractions, but it sure didn't feel like eating ice cream! Ooooh, ice cream. Gotta make a stop on the way home for sure!!
Well, I think that is all I have to share this week. I go to the doctor next Tuesday, so I will update then. I gotta take the glucose test :( I am pretty sure I will pass though. But say a prayer for me anyway!!!!
Love you all bunches! And I will talk to you soon.
Oh, the baby shower is 3 weeks from Saturday. Anyone and everyone is welcome! Hopewell Road Church of God of Prophecy. April 9th. 2pm. I would love to see everyone there!

27 1/2 weeks

Technically I am closer to 28, but that's ok.
I am no longer "comfortable" being pregnant. :( I ache all over. My stomach is hard. I pee like every 30 minutes. I have cramps in my legs EVERY night. And I can't breathe. I know that I am still having an "easy" pregnancy, but UG!
I am so ready for Zo to be here already. I know that I am cranky. I dont mean to be. But I am just so uncomfortable. I am sleeping in the recliner because I cant get comfy on the bed.
On an upside..... I have become super crafty lately :) I "designed" her a dress, but mom sewed it together. I also made her a cute owl onesie and a "Z" onesie and bloomers.
I made this Elvis bib because Levette's mom loves her some Elvis. I also made a bow and a onesie to go with it. I have to get some more material to make the burp clothe. Mom tried to teach me to use the sewing machine, but I wasnt very good at it.

I also finished her mobile :) It turned out super duper cute.

Mom made the hairbow to go with the dress that I made her.

This is Zoey's baby book that Mom covered

This is mom's diaper bag for Zoey that she made.

And this is a carseat that Karrie had bought at a yard sale. The cover was a little yucky, so mom made a new cover. Isnt it fabulous? This is the one that mom and Kar will share. Although, I kind of want her to cover me one bc its super cute!!

Mom also made some really cute burp clothes. And tutus. Zoey has so much stuff!!! The baby shower is in a month and we are already overloaded! lol. But everyone loves Zoey already and wants her to have everything. Karrie already bought her a swimsuit for next year! It is cute though, and couldnt be passed up.
I guess that's it for this week's update. Be back next week!
Lots of love, Kayla and Zoey

26 1/2 weeks

Only 13 1/2 weeks to go! I can not believe it!! So, let's get you up to date.
Mom was ordering my bedding for me on Friday, but they were SOLD OUT! I was so upset. I called to see when it would be available and they said that they did not know. :( I was devastated! I had searched and searched for the perfect bedding and this is the one that I LOVED. I had looked every where and never saw another one that I could "live with". I am not a "girlie girl" and didn't want Zoey to have something "frilly" and babyish that she would outgrow quickly.
(Special thanks to all that searched the web looking for it!) The only place this set was available was through Target. I had chosen this set because it was stimulating colors and something that could be used through her toddler years, or with the next baby. It was bright and fun. The whole nursery was coordinated around this set! So, to EBAY we go. I found a set that was "similar". It was circles, no stripes. And it had most of the same colors. But instead of red it had PINK. If you know me, you know I HATE PINK!! lol. My mom liked it. Levette loved it. He said, well she is a girl. She doesn't have to not like pink just because you don't. I got opinions on FaceBook. Everyone loved it. The more I looked at it, the more I liked it. It was accented in brown and I thought that may help bring out the brown of the tree. So, I placed the bid. I won! So, we got it for $40 less than the one at Target.

 

I think that it is going to look great. It should ship out next week :)

 

Mom and I went shopping Saturday and bought some of the cutest outfits and shoes at a consignment sale at a church. And we found a mobile!!!! Yeah! Mom also bought Zoey an outfit that is for Daddy. Its got skulls all over it and says Daddy's girl, onesie, pants and socks :) Totally for Daddy.

I made the owls yesterday to go on the mobile. I had plenty of time to get them done while Levette was in surgery. He had the eye muscle surgery done yesterday. He is doing great today. He is off all week to recover and keep it clean.

As far as pregnancy goes, I am doing great. Zoey is kicking and moving. I am going to the bathroom A LOT!!! lol. I am still getting leg cramps but not as bad. The dreams are nuts though! I dreamt Tuesday night that I was going for my checkup but I had to go to the ER instead because I was in labor! I delivered Zoey at 6 1/2 months and she was 12 pounds 6 ounces!!! So, still no complaints.

That is all for now! I will update next week!!!

25 1/2 weeks

I went to the Dr today. Zoey and I are both doing good. Her heart rate was 155. I gained 7 pounds!!! Ug. I am so ready to start losing weight!!! I plan to lose around 100 pounds once she gets here and I get the OK from the doc.
Zoey is moving around a lot these days. But she sleeps at night, so that makes me happy :) I just have to get up 2-3 times a night to potty. I have been getting leg cramps too. Those are no fun. But for the most part, still no complaints. Well, besides these dern HOT FLASHES!!! I may only have to go through 1 month of summer, but I am going to be sweating like a witch on trial in Salem! lol.
We are getting everything in order around the house. Trying to get closets cleaned out and the play room rearranged, the back porch in order, etc..... I want to get on a schedule (for cleaning) before Zoey gets here so that we don't get overwhelmed with everything. I am so grateful that my mom and sister are right next door because I know that I am going to be very dependant on them for a little while. Levette is doing great with the housework and dinner and all but I know he will be just as overwhelmed as I will be.
Speaking of, Levette will be having (minor) surgery on Monday. So, keep him in your prayers. He is very excited about it. Also, he has quit smoking!! I am so proud of him. The Dr told him it would help him out with recovery if he would stop smoking. And he had always promised, when we have a baby he would stop. He was smoking about a pack a day, then he cut to 10, 8, 6, 4 and now 0!!! Its only day 2, but he is doing good. I know some days will be better than others. But regardless, I am very proud of my dear husband.
Well, I guess that is all for now. I go back to the Dr March 22. I have to do my glucose test :( yucky!! Pray I pass!!!!
Lots of love from me and Zoey!!!

24 weeks, tomorrow

I can not believe that I will be 6 months pregnant tomorrow!! Where has the time gone? It seems like I just found out yesterday!
Zoey is moving so much these days. I am not sleeping that great bc I cant get comfy. I am a stomach sleeper, and obviously I cant lay on my stomach. The body pillow isn't helping much either. I have been having a lot of cramps in my legs and butt. So, I have started drinking more water, and it has helped. I believe I was getting dehydrated.
Other than that, everything has been great. The clothes are continuing to get tighter :( My pants are cutting the circulation off now. Not good. So, Levette is supposed to take me shopping the first of next week.

So, as you can see I posted a new ultrasound pic :) No, Zoey isn't shrinking! lol That is my bff's little "Gidget". She finally got to go to the Dr today. She is 7 weeks and 4 days. Her due date is.... 9/27!!! My birthday! Yeah!!!! I am super excited. I think it is a girl. Her name will be Bridget, so that is why I call her Gidget. Gidget and Zoey will be bffs. I absolutely can not wait.

This is really going to be the best year ever! So many great things are happening. God is so good. I know that there are still many more wonderful things to come. Please keep a friend of mine in special prayers. God knows her problems and her wants and needs. He will provide.
I guess that is all the update for now!!! I don't go back to the Dr until the 22nd, so I may not update til then!!

finally!!!!

The nursery is finally finished!! The only thing we have to left to do, is get the bedding, put new socket covers on, clean the carpets, get a bookcase and hang a couple of pics :) It looks fabulous. I keep going in there and sitting on the lounger. Zoey is going to love it. I cant wait to bring her home to it.

Sewing.......

So, for some reason I have totally been wanting to sew. Not that I can or am good at it! I never took home ec in school. And mom never taught me to sew. So I kind of taught myself a few years ago. I have no clue if I am even doing it right!!! lol. Anyways. I have been all about making the baby some "pillows". The first one turned out waaaay too small. So I decided to make a few more of those and make my own crib mobile! The second one turned out cuter. But its more of a stuffed animal than a pillow. But I love it. Hopefully Zoey will too. And hopefully it wont fall apart!!! I hope to do lots more sewing in the future. :) Maybe I will learn how to really sew and maybe use a machine. Enjoy!

22 weeks (and 2 days)

I can not believe how fast this pregnancy is flying by!!! I only have approximately 18 weeks left! Where did the time go? It seems like I just found out yesterday that I was prego!
We got most of the nursery done this weekend :) Thanks to my sister and Levette. They got the painting mostly complete. Levette has to touch up the corners and borders tonight. I got the tree finished. I just got to put a few owls on there. Then we just have to paint the dresser and arrange everything. Then we are set. I think we will wait til closer to clean the carpets. But it is looking fabulous. And hopefully it will be finished tomorrow night. I will post pics when it is all complete.
Mom and Dad and Kevin are in Tennessee for the week. Mom went crazy buying stuff at Carter's. She bought Zoey 7 more outfits!! She literally has 70 outfits at mom's house alone. That doesn't include what is at my house! Plus whatever we get at the baby shower!!
Zoey will never wear the same outfit twice! lol.
Here is a funny tidbit. Well, it wasn't funny at the time but now it is. Yesterday I had a MAJOR B moment. I don't know what happened, but I just snapped! lol. I was cleaning and things were just not going fast enough for my liking and BAM! I went off. I started slinging things and throwing things and screaming. I am pretty sure my blood pressure went up. Karrie was like calm down...... She left, needless to say. Levette said I scared her. But I went to lie down and cry and then I was fine :) But I got the kitchen spotless.
Well, I guess that catches everyone up to date! Talk to you next week!! Lots of love to everyone!

I can finally spill the beans!!!!

I am super thrilled to announce that my bff, and Zoey's godmother, is pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy and excited. She doesn't go to the dr until the 11th :( so we will know more information at that time. I think she is around 6 weeks. I told her last month that I thought she was prego.
So, Zoey is going to have a bff (or boyfriend). I already have so many ideas of things to buy! We just have to wait a little longer to find out if it is a boy or girl. I say GIRL!
Jeanette is going to be a wonderful mommy! Love you Jet!!! And congrats again!!!!!

21 1/2 weeks

Today's doctor appointment went well. Zoey and I are both healthy and doing great. I only gained 1.8 pounds, which the dr said was fine. My belly is growing as it should, and my blood pressure is great. He told me to enjoy the next few weeks because I will start to get uncomfortable.
We went and registered over the weekend. It was fun but so overwhelming!! We picked out a lot of great stuff. And of course, we registered for a ton of books! Zoey is going to need her own bookshelf!! Ours is already packed full.
The shower is coming together. We have the guest list, about 100 people, not including the church!! I have picked out the cake/cupcakes and the invites. Levette's mom found owl napkins and plates. :) I cant wait to see them.
Last night I got a phone call that just completely made my day. (It had been rough, because I had been with Levette at his surgery evaluation for 5 hours). I cant share the info right this moment, but as soon as I get the all clear, I will be posting :) It is fabulous news. Zoey and I are super excited about it!!!!
Well, I guess that is all for this week. Talk to you next week!!!!!

ITS A........................

GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The party went great. Everyone was super stoked!! We had between 35-40 people there! It was exciting. We opened a box of pink "its a girl" balloons in front of everyone. There were a few shocked people, but not many :)





My family has already begun the buying for Zoey!! And the church is just as excited. Its crazy. Everyone is going through this pregnancy with me. Its great.
Everything is still going good. Zoey is really moving these days. We started cleaning out the nursery last night. I hope to paint very soon. I have to order a piece of the bedding though to get the colors coordinated.

We are looking at April 9th for the shower. And it is going to be a honking big shower! I figured that instead of my family giving one, his family giving one and the church giving one, that it would probably be better to do one combined. That way, people wouldn't have to go to more than one, or pick one, and the cost could be split between everyone.
My mom is going nuts with the baby clothes. She counted the outfits at her house, she has 55!!!!! That is not including what is at my house! Zoey will never wear the same outfit twice! lol. She has like 5 Halloween costumes! That is no lie! (pig,monkey, lion, horse, ladybug, lion, bear, and i think one more!)
But it is great that everyone is so excited. I feel like the wait was well worth it. Zoey is going to be so loved and know it every day. She is already such a blessing. She really is our little miracle. God gave her to us at just the right time. We have all waited for this day for so long and we are all going to enjoy it together.
Well, I guess that is all for this week! I will post some pics soon!! Love to all!!!

19 WEEKS.

So, I hit the 19 week mark on Saturday! I can not believe how fast this pregnancy is flying by!
I got to go to the Monster Jam Saturday night. The baby was going nuts, but I think she enjoyed it because she settled down after an hour. But when I got home and put the BabyPlus monitor on, she started moving around again and Levette got to feel her.
(I know I am saying she, but that doesn't mean it is a she. I have been calling it a she the whole time and I wont change, if needed, until after the reveal Saturday)
So, it started snowing Sunday afternoon and continued on through Monday. I was so scared that I wasnt going to get to go to my appointment Tuesday. I sent my ultrasound tech a message asking her to let me know if they were going to be open or not. I got up Tuesday morning and I had a message from her saying that she wasn't going to be able to make it in (she is 7 months prego with twins and her husband didn't want her to drive with ice still on the road). I was so upset. She told me to make an appointment for Wednesday morning. So, after trying to call the hospital for an hour and a half, I finally got through and rescheduled for Wednesday at 8am. But I didn't think that Levette would get to go since he had been off Monday and Tuesday. Around 10 I got another message from Shelli saying that she was going to go in around 1 for me to call and reschedule again. Yeah!!! So, I did.
We got to the Imaging Center and found out that Nana was going to get to come after all. That made me very happy. So, Levette and I, Mom, Karrie, Kevin and Nana piled up in the room to find out what our precious baby was. We got to hear the heartbeat again. It was at 156.40bpm. We got to see the face. It has Levette's bone structure, the high cheek bones, and inset eyes. Super cute :) We got quite a few good pics, but their big printer was broken, so she will call me when she has the big ones ready for me.
Needless to say, as soon as we left mom went shopping lol. We went by Levette's parents house to tell them. They were very happy. I think his mom finally believes its real!! lol.
So, just a few more days and everyone will know! I will reveal it at the party, then on facebook and then of course on here!!
Talk to you in a few days!!! God Bless!!!

18 weeks!!! (and 2 days)

So, the New Year has started!!!! I got to ring it in with friends and family. It was wonderful. I really think this was the best New Year's ever!! And January1st started with 18 weeks prego!! The pregnancy is still going wonderful. I am so blessed.
Yesterday my cousin Amanda brought me a fetal heart monitor. So, everyone finally got to hear the baby's heart beat. Yeah!!! And she also brought me this babyplus monitor. You wear it for an hour twice a day. It beats out a rhythm. It has 16 "lessons" and you change lessons every 8 days (approximately, starting in week 18). I put it on for the first time today. Wow, the baby went nuts!! She moved around the whole hour! When it cut off, she settled down. I went to the website to see what all was said about it. That is supposedly normal. These "lessons" are supposed to make the baby "smarter" once its born. More receptive, and learn easier.
I cant believe that in 1 week we will find out if it is a boy or a girl!!! AHHHHHH! I am so nervous and excited. I keep having dreams that it is twins though!! We shall see.
I don't really have anything else to update on right now. So, I probably wont be back on until next week. But I wont reveal it until the 15th. So, until then, BYE!!!!!!!!!!