Shell's Journey

For anyone who has ever struggled to have a baby, knows that this is an emotional rollercoaster! Thanks for sharing the ride with us!

Friday, December 29, 2006

Today's the day!!!!!!!!!

We leave for the hospital in an hour!! I have a few last minute things to pack......but we are ready!!! Thanks for all of the support!! I will post pics/story when I can!!!!!!!

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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Just so you know.......I am in complete panic mode right now!!!!! How will I get everything done?????? YIKES!!!!!

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Tuesday, December 12, 2006

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36 week belly

I have not posted a belly pic in awhile......thought it was about time!! This is why I hear "you look like you could pop any minute" daily!! I have my doc appt this afternoon. I will update later!!!!

Appt update
Appt was very fast...got weighed(gained 2lbs),blood pressure (122/78), got belly measured (36cm), listened to heartbeat (about 145bpm).....Doc just gave me instructions about when and if to call..otherwise...next appt 12/20 (should be last one until her birth!)

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Monday, December 11, 2006

Christmas Greetings!!

Since I failed to make enough of my greeting cards this year....thought I would post the card here!! I dont want to miss wishing anyone a Merry Christmas!!!!!
From my family to yours:

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Thursday, December 07, 2006

Shopping is DONE!!!!!!!!!! Wahoo!!! I am done, today was very, very productive!!!!!!

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006

35 wks!!!

Today I am officially 35 wks pregnant.....so amazing and unreal!! We are 3 wks and 2 days away from meeting our little Teagan!! And sadly I must say, I still havent gotten things ready for her arrival. I have done some laundry,etc.....but I have not packed a bag, I have not found a place to put her clothes, I have not made up the pack-n-play ( her bed for the 1st few months), I have not pulled out the necesseties ( boppy pillow, new carseat/carrier, bottles, binkies, spit-up rags, etc).
I am almost ready for Christmas though......have a few more presents to buy, some more wrapping to do but for the most part....I am done! I mailed the last of my Christmas cards today.....hooray! Tomorrow is my "shopping day" so I hope to really finish up....then I can start preparing for Teagan's arrival!!

Here is what Teagan is up to:
Your baby weighs about 6 lbs (2750g) and measures about 20.7 inches (46cm) in length. Crown to rump measurement is about 13.5 inches (34cm).

Your baby now feels lower in your pelvis.

Your baby continues to grow, kick, and move about.

Your baby's face has filled out and the cheeks now look plump and full. Fat baby cheeks are caused by fat deposits, but also by powerful sucking muscles which your baby has been honing by sucking her thumb.

Your baby's skull is firm, but it is not hard as it needs to give a little when it is passing through the birth canal.

Your baby's head is probably down by now, but about three percent of babies present in a breech (bottom down) position. Your doctor may try to turn your baby around if it is in a breech position by putting pressure on your abdomen. This is called external cephalic version (ECV) and is effective in about 50% of cases. If your baby is in a breech position, ask your doctor about what your options are for the birth. You may or may not require a cesarean delivery.

Oh, I will post a new belly pic in the next day or so!

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Saturday, December 02, 2006

He's Home!!!!

My little brother has come home safely from Iraq!!! He arrived at his base in Killeen, TX this afternoon!!! He called here earlier....so great to hear his voice and to know that he is away from the dangers of the war. He went to Iraq exactly a year ago, we got to travel to Texas in May to see him while he was home briefly on leave....he will come back here in 3 wks for Christmas!! Cannot wait!!!!

Please continue to pray for the rest of the troops who continue to put their lives on the line everyday!!!

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