Mini Cooper is on "Cruise Control"!

According to Doctor Lloyd, our lil guy is getting ready for his big debut. I had a check up yesterday and everything seems to be running smoothly.  His heart rate was 153bpm.  It took a minute or so to find his heart rate because he was moving around on us. Of course, I got nervous when the monitor didn't pick it up right away.  He was being a lil stinker.  Dr. Lloyd was able to tell me that he is positioned in a downward position.  He said we would schedule an ultrasound at my next appointment which is April. 13th.  Yay, an ultrasound! We haven't seen our baby since Week 19.  He is going to look so different!!! I can't wait!
My pregnancy itself has been great.  I have had just a few issues during this time to make me not feel well.  I am still having to be careful of what I eat because of the gallstones.  It really stinks because preggo ladies like to eat anything and I haven't been able to do that. :-(  On the bright side, hopefully "eating better" will benefit the baby.  Last week, I had a flare up of my cellulitis and was out of work for a few days. Cellulitis is not fun.  For those of you who know me, I have had this a few times in the last 7 years and it usually results into surgery.  I was so scared that I was going to be admitted and have to deal with surgery along with being pregnant.  Praise the Lord that it didn't come to that.  Dr. Lloyd prescribed me an antibiotic and within a week I was much better!  It was so bad that I couldn't stand to walk or sit.  I was miserable! 
I feel like I have to much to write about because I noticed its been about a month since my last post! Shame on me! I was supposed to be keeping up with this.  But hey, I work full-time, go to college, take care of hubby, and try to take care of the house.  Haha I am thankful for Maria.  She's my Mom's house cleaner and has recently added my house to her list.  A Clean House = a Happy Mommy to be.  :) Bending over to clean just doesn't happen for me anymore.  lol  I still keep up with the laundry and dishes.  Yay me!
March 24th was my baby shower.  I am so blessed to have so many loving family and friends.  Especially to the girls who hosted, Tyler and Rachel. Here are a few photos of my Dr. Seuss Themed Shower.

Welcome to Matthew Munro Coopers Shower!  Thanks Keri for a super cute door hanger!

Close up of door hanger

Pinterest Inspired. :)

GiGi and I

Aunt Kim

Grammy

Kylie and Landon chees'n

Saw this on Etsy and had to steal the idea. GiGi got the hat and bow tie. We hope to get a pic of our lil guy on a canvas for decoration in the nursery

His lil backpack for daycare and some of the bedding

Creative Keri and I-she made the diaper cake too!

Reading a note from Grandma Tilda

Mom with Hilary, Karen, and Debbie- Thanks Karen and Hilary for driving all the way from MS to join us!

My talented sister in law Kim made these! What a surprise!   I absolutely love them! I can't wait to hang them.
 

GiGi, Aunt TyTy, and I

Aunt TyTy!

One Fish... Yes, there were real gold fish as table decor :-)

Close up of Diaper Cake- Thanks Keri

Grandma "Tilda" and I

"Mothers Of Little Boys Work From Son Up! Til Son Down!"

Rae and I

Mrs. Francis and I

Thanks Aunt TyTy for a wonderful shower!! <3

                     Thanks Rae for my wonderful shower! <3

Saturday night, we purchased the nursery furniture.  We already have a crib at the house but recently found out that the coordinating pieces have discontinued or you just can't get.  Very frustrating times we have had with Target.  Customer Service is poor!  We went to "look" to see what Babies R Us had and decided on the below set.  We had wonderful customer service. We happened to get help from the manager.  He gave advice and said he wouldn't steer us in the wrong direction when it came to baby stuff.  He happened to be a young Dad of a 2 month old and 18 month old.  He was so generous too.  He said he would reimburse us for the shipping cost we are having to pay for the crib.  What a nice guy!  So, what's left to do?  Carpet cleaning.  We have Sears scheduled to come out Friday to do their thing.  D-Day is going to be here before we know it! 

Last night, I arranged the baby clothes into piles from the warm water wash cycle and the cold wash cycle.  I hope to get those items ready this week.  I want to have my hospital bag ready.  I've already bought toiletries and a big-soft-comfy towel for the hospital.  It's always good to be prepared. 

If you haven't figured it out yet.  Our Mini Cooper's name is Matthew Munro.  The name has pretty much been the one since we knew we were pregnant. 

As of today, it's WEEK 32 with 54 DAYS TO GO!

He weighs as much as a jicama (yam bean)

He is almost 4lbs!

He is about 16.7 inches long.

He is a kicker.  He moves around often. 

Officially in our 8th Month!  

By the way, April is a busy month!  Easter this weekend, San Jacinto Day on the 21st, and my Dad comes home from Jordan for 3 weeks!  We can't wait to see him!!Edit HTML