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!!!