Good Times with The Gray's

The trip was NOT for this mama to be, but rather for the daddy to be. Tuesday night about 9:30 I was changing clothes in our room when I hear all kinds of curse words coming from Josh's mouth in the living room. Those of you who know Josh know that curse words coming from his mouth is not an unusual thing, however there was some terror in all his shouting. I raced half dressed into the living room to find a trail of blood leading into the kitchen. There Josh was draped over the sink...he had cut his hand with his very large pocket knife... and he was bleeding like a stuck pig. He doesn't like to say what he was doing because he says it was a sissy accident...but he was putting together Cooper's high chair and cut himself while trying to cut off the zip ties. The cut was at the base of his thumb and it was deep, so we decided to go to the hospital to get him stitched up. We joked on the way to the hospital that there is never a dull moment and boy is that true. We were in and out in less than 2 hours and his wound is healing nicely! Hopefully the next time we race to the hospital we will come home with a precious baby boy!

I went to see Dr. Alexis today for my 34 week appointment...when on Friday I will actually be 35 weeks! Anyway here is the latest on Mama and Baby Cooper... I gained a few more pounds for a total of about 17 pounds so far, my blood pressure was a little high, my feet are beginning to swell, my belly is measuring a little bit ahead...so all things suggest it is ALMOST time. She did not say bedrest, she said to keep my feet UP as much as possible and drink LOTS of water.

My pregnancy has been picture perfect thus far and I am so thankful for that!! I will do everything in my power to make sure Cooper stays cozy for a few more weeks.

His nursery is just about finished...only a few small details remain...so I'm a little OCD...I already know that. I promise to post pics of the completed nursery very soon!!

All 4 baby showers are over and they were fantastic! I am so blessed to have so many people in our lives that care for our soon to be family of 3. The little guy inside me does not have to be worried about having people to love him...we are smitten with him already. Stay tuned for more updates...it won't be long now!!

Much Love,

Bron

The net is going to be a toy bag..pirate style of course ;)

Even the duck is a pirate in this room!

I am so glad that this week is finally coming to a close! What a rough one it has been! My friend and co-worker Paula was assigned to give the TAKS test to a 5th grader this week, so instead of getting a sub for her they gave me her class, and all of our 26 little darlings were in my room!! Here is the problem with that...it was not one day or two, but THREE days and we have a student that needs a teacher or aids SOLE attention all day. He is one defiant little boy. I know your thinking so big deal your a teacher-handle it. YOU HAVE NO IDEA what I am talking about until you witness his behavior. He is a major distraction to the class, very defiant, does NOT listen, argumentative...I could go on and on. Do not think he is getting away with this behavior, but it is an exhausting task to deal with him! Let's just say this arrangement was not a good idea for this 8 months pregnant teacher (with no patience) who is MORE than ready for the last day of school.

But Friday is upon us and we made it through the week alive!

We have a SUPER busy weekend ahead: Saturday-Maternity pics, baby shower, Paisley's first birthday party (hoping we make it in time), and Regan's graduation party. Sunday-More maternity pics with Kasey Mathieu, church, and hopefully getting some sun!!

Followed by Jury duty on Monday-I am not in the least bit sad about this...for now anyway. Is it sad that I am looking forward to jury duty so that I can have a day off from school and my trouble maker??! However I do not want to be chosen, so that I can finish the end of the year tasks that await me!

8 1/2 more days left until summer!!

My little guy has been getting bigger right before my eyes for weeks now. It is so precious to feel his tiny body moving around inside of me. I am just about 30 weeks now and I am beginning to feel winded when I get in and out of bed. It is definitely getting more difficult to get comfortable and I have added another pillow to my nightly collection!

Our dog Ellie sleeps at the foot of our bed and has been getting up around 2 am for a late night run around the backyard and/or a snack for sometime now. Josh and I have been rotating nights to take care of our Ellie girl until..............NOW. I think Josh is going to have to pick up my shifts because I simply cannot do it anymore.

Last night was my night to let her out, so I do. It wasn't that simple of course, I had to roll out of bed and stumble through the living room. While she is outside strutting around the backyard, I head right back to bed. It could be minutes or hours before she decides she (Miss Priss) is ready to come back in. I should have known better because as soon as I get situated in my cozy bed, I hear her paws at the back door. So, I sigh VERY LOUDLY, hoping Josh will hear me, but of course he doesn't. Her crying doesn't phase him...I am the light sleeper that will be bothered all night if I don't let her back in. So here I go again back through the living room this time a little irritated. I bend down to open the door, wipe off her wet feet and just before I get her little body completely through the door, I slam it along with her tail! OH CRAP!! She yelped SO loud and I immediately began to cry. I think it was a combination of exhaustion and yes again- pregnancy hormones. I have not had a breakdown since the frozen pizza incident, just FYI :)

After the loud cry Josh came into the living room curious as to what was going on. (I am still sobbing) He tells me to go back to bed and he checks on Ellie and her tail. We all crawl back in bed and he holds me while I continue to weep! Thank you babe...but your on dog duty until Cooper gets here!!

Today Josh and I went to the doctor for our 28 week appointment! Here is the update: I passed my glucose test!! I am so stoked that I do not have to take time off of work to take the 3 hour test! It would have been misery to sit at Quest Diagnostics,drink the sugary-flat triaminic tasting juice (again)and to be poked once every hour for 3 hours.

We also found out that my iron was low and I am a tad bit anemic. Dr. Alexis gave me some iron supplements to take once a day. No biggie she said.

I gained 3 1/2 more pounds for a total of 12 1/2 pounds so far.

She measured my belly and it was 30 cm. I will be 29 weeks on friday, she said it is completely normal to be off between 1-2 cm. Due date is still the same as of now.

We heard his strong heartbeat...LOVE IT! He kicked it when she placed the doppler on my stomach. We all began laughing and then his heartbeat sped up. He heard us talking about him :)

Our doctor's visits will now be every two weeks until we reach 36 weeks. At that point we will be weekly visitors!

That's all for now! Hope everyone is having a great week!

Bron