Baby Shower

I was given a baby shower on Saturday, October 27th. It was hosted by Jennifer, Derita, Aunt Cindy, my mom, and mother-in-law. We played a few games, ate some good food, and got lots of goodies for Ava!!!

I've been Tagged

Ok Gin, here ya go...


JOBS THAT I HAVE HAD:

BABYSITTER
WAITRESS
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP


PLACES THAT I HAVE LIVED:

ALABAMA
MISSISSIPPI

FOODS THAT I LOVE:

CHICKEN
CHEESE
MEXICAN
CHIPS AND SALSA
FRUIT & YOGURT PARFAITS FROM MCDONALDS
SALAD
ICE CREAM
**THIS IS NOT THE QUESTION TO ASK A PREGNANT WOMAN, I COULD GO ON AND ON!**

PLACES THAT I HAD RATHER BE:

ON A BEACH SOMEWHERE

MOVIES I LOVE:

LEGENDS OF THE FALL
8 SECONDS
FERRIS BUELLERS DAY OFF

T.V. SHOWS I WATCH:

PRISON BREAK
HEROES
BONES
HOUSE
SMALLVILLE
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES

BOOKS I LOVE:

THE LONG ROAD HOME BY DANIELLE STEEL
BAD DESIRE
ANY AND EVERY JAMES PATTERSON
ANY GOOD MYSTERY BOOK

7 weeks and counting!

Only 7 more weeks to go!!! (Although I'm hoping for more like 5 or 6!) Had another doctor's visit this past Wednesday. Again, still getting fatter. Ava's heart rate was 150, and measurement is still on track for my due date. Dr. Sherman said everything looked good. I go back in 2 weeks (Nov. 1) and after that will probably start my weekly appointments. Dr. Sherman said that once I get within a month of my due date they will not stop labor should it occur (no complaints from me on that one!!). Our family & friends are giving us a baby shower next weekend, and I can't wait!! We also have some shopping of our own to do to finish up the decor in the nursery. I am getting soo excited, I just wish Ava would hurry up and get here!

Just an Update

Hey everyone! Well I think the compressed nerve has gotten slightly better. It still hurts all the time, and gets worse at times still, but it is NO WHERE near as bad as it was this time last week. The swelling in my ankles and feet has gotten worse this week, and is actually making my ankles stiff and sore.. but just part of it I guess so I will deal.
Todd and I are off to Millry tonight to watch their ballgame. I can't believe I'm actually going to the 7th game of the season and the Millry Wildcats are UNDEFEATED. I think this is the first time that has ever happened since I started school there in 1991.
Tomorrow will be a "relaxing" day of football. That and some cleaning in the house... still have a few things to get organized before Ava gets here!
Sunday, we are off to Homecoming/Smith Reunion at Aquilla Methodist, and then will visit my mom for a bit afterwards.

Home Sweet Home!

Well we made it back from Memphis about 4:00 today, and I am sooo glad to be home! It was a great trip but I am exhausted! That's a loooong ride!!!
We got up there around 10:30 Friday night and it was straight to bed! Saturday morning we got up and had breakfast with Alisa, Ben, Connor, and Linlee. After that we showered and Todd took me for a ride to show me some things in Memphis. He took me to the Lumber School where got his degree in Lumber Inspection. He also showed me the apartment he lived in while he was in school up there. We then rode to Graceland. We didn't go, just rode by.. but you could see Elvis' planes and the mansion from the road. I'm not an Elvis fanatic so that was plenty for me! After the "tour" we met Ben, Alisa, and the kids for lunch at the Germantown Commissary. That is some GOOD BBQ!! We pigged out, then headed back to the house to watch the Bama game (of course!) We played with the kids all throughout the day. Linlee is almost 4 and Connor is 2, so there is never a dull moment around there... makes me wonder if I am ready for this!!!! We ordered in from a steakhouse last night. We had steak, baked potatoes, and salad. Even though I didn't really do much yesterday I was exhausted and in bed by 9:00 last night. Alisa wasn't too far behind me, but Ben and Todd sat up and watched football until about 11:00 before they hit the sack. We got up this morning, had breakfast, showered, packed, and hit the road about 9:30. After a pit stop in Meridian for lunch and grocery shopping we finally got home around 4:00 this afternoon.
It was a fun weekend, but I am soo tired. And on the downside, this compressed nerve is getting worse by the day. As of right now, I can seriously barely walk. I have cried like a baby for the past hour or so it is hurting so bad. I guess I will just have to deal though... either that or I'm going on a hunt for a wheelchair!! haha.
Well that's about it for now!

Sorry so long!

Ok so I know I know I'm slacking... but like I said the blog is mainly for after Ava enters this world!
I do have a few things to report. I went to the doctor Monday. Everything looked great, he said my weight was perfect (glad he thinks so!), fundal height was dead on for my due date, and Ava's heart rate was great at 155!
I do however have, what he called, a compressed nerve in my lower back. It is KILLING me! It is getting worse by the day, and is making the muscles around it sore as well. I can barely walk at times. Everytime I take a step with my right leg or move my back the wrong way a sharp pain shoots from the right side of my lower back, down my butt and about 6 inches down into my leg. It sucks!!!!!!
On another note, Me and Todd are off to Memphis this weekend to visit his sister (who is also pregnant) and her family. We aren't planning anything big while we are there just a nice relaxing weekend with them, so I won't be overdoing it I assure you!!
Well that's about all I have for now!
Love You All!