The Home Strectch

28 weeks down...12 to go! That's right folks I am in my final trimester. I'd like to say that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but that's not true since I imagine these last 12 weeks will the be the toughest of them all.

I don't have any major complaints at this point. It's getting hard to turn from side to side in bed and I have to get up at least 3 (or more) times a night to use the bathroom. But luckily Harper is sleeping when I'm sleeping and not waking me up in the middle of the night. She moves all day long which is great, let's hope she keeps it this way!! The only other thing that has been a pain is my heartburn. The doctor told me to take Prevacid and it worked for about two weeks, but lately it's been sneaking back up on me throughout the day. She said if Prevacid didn't work then we would try Nexium, so hopefully we can get that taken care of at my appointment tomorrow.

Speaking of appointment tomorrow is our Gestational Diabetes screening. I hear mixed reviews on the liquid you have to drink, some women really liked it and some really hated it. I'll have to let you all know my verdict next time. She also said that tomorrow we will begin discussing my labor plan (already, YIKES?!?!) and talking about finding a pediatrician. Did you know you can't leave the hospital unless you have a pediatrician? That was news to me! Basically tomorrow will probably be the longest appointment of them all, but at least we know that going in.

We have signed up for all of our baby classes at the hospital. We're taking 4 different classes! Birthing class, Breathing & Relaxation, Infant CPR and Breastfeeding. If we're not ready for a baby after all of those I'd don't know that we'll ever be ready. I'll be sure and report back after we've finished up.

A week from tomorrow I leave for Las Vegas for the ISPA Conference. Say a little prayer for me and Harper that we make through with no problems. It will be 5 long days on my feet all day. I'm sure everything will be fine and trust me I will not be hitting the Vegas strip at night, this momma will be going to bed as soon as I am able!

Well with no further a due, here is my 28 weeks picture. Getting bigger and bigger...

Oh! I almost forgot to mention the amazing Texas Rangers. Tonight's their night and they're going to win it all!! GO RANGERS!!

Until next time,
Erin

Home Sweet Home

First things first. I have to mention the amazing game between the Texas Rangers and Detorit Tigers this past Saturday. The Rangers brought their big bats and whooped up on the Tigers 15-5 to secure their place in the World Series for a second year in a row. This year they are going to win it all!! Let's Go Rangers!!!

I actually got to be in Dallas this weekend which made the Rangers win even sweeter. I flew to Dallas on Friday after work where Mom and Terry picked me up at the airport. We then went to meet Staci and Danny for dinner at the delicious Pappasito's so I could get my fix of Tex-Mex while I was there. It was delicious!

Saturday was Staci's baby shower. We had a fun time taking pictures of our pregnant bellies as you can tell below...

Harper and Lyla will be best friends!!!

Our good friend and Gamma Sigma sister, Amanda Vasquez (A-Vas) came to the shower too and it was so good to catch up with her.
Here's me and mom at the shower...
After the shower we did some shopping for Miss Harper. Terry made sure to get her a fair share of Cowboys and Rangers gear. Along with lots of other great stuff from Gymboree, Macy's and Buy Buy Baby! Harper hit the baby jackpot this weekend and she doesn't even know it yet :)
Another great thing was that Mom finished all of Harper's bedding for her nursery and I was able to bring it home with me. I couldn't resist putting it all together when I got home last night. It looks so good! I love it!! Thanks Grandma Nan!!
Isn't the blanket/bed spread awesome?!?!

This is the view of her room standing in the door way!

It was a great weekend in the Big D and it was so good to see my parents and be there for Staci's shower. Stay tuned next week for the 28 week picture.
Until next time...
Erin