29 Weeks and my 2nd shower!

Happy Thanksgiving friends! I can't believe it is already Thanksgiving! My family is all coming to our house on Wednesday! I have bought all the groceries, done some cleaning, and now tomorrow I will make the pies and a few other things. I also washed all of Burke's clothes and blankets in Dreft this week! Greg and I had fun folding and hanging up the little outfits that will looks so precious on our cutie!

I had my second shower this last Saturday given by Karin and Stephanie. It was great! I had a wonderful time seeing all my girlfriends. The theme was circus like Burke's bedroom. It was so cute! They had carmel corn, mini corn dogs, candy, peanuts, and the most yummy lemon cupcakes that Steph made! I received all the bedding for the nursery, the Papasan Cradle swing, diapers, and a few incidentals. I loved everything I received and I know Burke will too! My good and long time friend, Suzanne, made the trip from Ft. Hood. It was so special that she came to my shower! Her husband, Bill, is serving in Iraq, so I know it was a lot for her to load up three kids and make the three hour drive by herself. I am so grateful for this bunch of girlfriends. I played Bunco with them one time as a sub and they liked me so asked me to join, that was almost two years ago. They have become so special to me. I wish we could get together more often!


This is Karin, me, and Suzanne at my shower



Tippy Cup Race! I must tell you, that I won!


The pregnant girls...Carrie is four weeks behind me....

I am starting to feel like I am in the home stretch. I had my two showers, I have Thanksgiving, then the railroad Christmas party, birthing class, then my first book club meeting, followed by couples Poker and then Christmas! January will go slow I am sure, but December should fly by. Greg and I are getting super excited! The anticipation is growing daily! How much will Burke weigh, will he be short, will he have Greg's blue eyes, will his skin be like mine (sensitive), will he need glasses, will he be cool and calm like Greg, will he have a nice smile, we must sit around and talk about this stuff everyday.

I think that is all for now. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Love,

Alicia

28 Weeks and a shower!

I am 28 weeks and two days! I made it to my third trimester! It was a cause for a celebration so we went and bought the stroller of my dreams. I have been very wishy washy about buying this stroller, but when the price went up I knew I better go ahead and buy the stroller. I will post some pictures of it soon!

I had my first shower this last weekend! It was wonderful. My little sister made me so proud. Saying thank you seems so inadequate. Heather, you did a wonderful job! I had adorable M&M's with "Baby Burke" and "Handsome Boy" on them! Way cute! She had a fruit arrangement done by Edible Arrangements...it was so pretty I hated to eat it! She got Burke adorable clothes, she filled my diaper bag to the brim with all the things I need, but best of all, her husband, gave my mom a free ticket to come to the shower! I knew God blessed me with my sister and he keeps blessing me with her. She is my best friend and the one person who knows me inside and out. Thank you Heather from the bottom of my heart!

My friend Hillary came from Ft. Worth with the most beautiful cake! It truly was one of the neatest gifts! Hillary has recently started baking cakes and I do believe it is her calling! Hillary is married to Greg's friend Hervey who also works for the railroad. They are our friends who we always see when we go to Ft. Worth. It meant so much to Greg and I that they made the trip for our shower!

I got lots of great gifts for Burke! He is so blessed...people love him so much! I guess when people know you would give your right arm to have a baby, well the baby is maybe just a little extra special....maybe I am biased. We had a wonderful Saturday and while I was nervous to be the center of attention I had a great time! I was so happy that my mom was here, that my sister did this for me, and for the friends that I have.

The only bummer is that Greg and I are both sick today. We had sore throats yesterday and still do today. Poor Greg...today is his first day to work 12 straight, so please pray he finds time to go to the doctor and that he gets well soon. I know he won't call in sick. In eight years with the RR he has only left one day to be sick. I am headed to the doctor here shortly...hopefully it is nothing.

I have another shower this weekend given by my great friends Karin and Stephanie. I am looking forward to this one just as much as I was the other! I will upload some pictures soon, but I just don't feel so good now.

Have a great week!

Alicia

15 Things I'm not afraid to admit

I was tagged by Karin. I have never done this before, but here goes. Please don't judge me!
1. I am horribly afraid of rodents. I mean deathly afraid. My Dad used to tell me they would eat me alive if there were enough...I still believe that.
2. I love old school Gangsta Rap.
3. I love Birkenstocks and will wear them until I am old and gray. Greg worries the kids will find out Burke was actually named after his Mom's favorite shoes.
4. I am a hippy at heart...I would have loved to have been a teenager in the 70's, instead I was just five.
5. While I am a good at all the jobs I have had, I called in sick way too many times, it is best I no longer work outside of the home.
6. There are many days I firmly believe there has been an error regarding my lab work and that I do not have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Then God gives me a really crapy day and I get a not so friendly reminder.
7. It really grates on my nerves when people judge me for having caffeine while pregnant. Like I would do anything to hurt Burke. My doctor gave me permission to have two caffeinated drinks per day and I enjoy both of them!
8. I have never done any drugs. I used to say I would smoke marijuana if I got cancer, but I've been to too many concerts and the smell is horrible.
9. I enjoy playing "kitchen" with my nieces. I sure hope Santa brings them the kitchen from Pottery Barn Kids!
10. As much as I like living in Texas, Kansas is better!
11. I like California rolls from HEB better than any sushi restaurant.
12. I worked at a soccer store for about a week. I didn't know and still don't know a thing about soccer. Lord help me if Burke wants to play soccer. Boring....
13. I change the ending to movies if I don't like how they end. I just tell myself...that character didn't die, they got together and grew old together.
14. When I am nervous I laugh. And it isn't a little chuckle, it is loud laughter. I don't know why. Generally it happens when something is not going right for my sister. She gets very stressed so I laugh. Not cool.
15. In high school, I dined and dashed one time. Let me tell you though that the line to pay was insanely long and we ate there all the time. When I go back to my hometown I always stop by the Anchor Inn, of course, I stop to have some good food, but I also still feel I need to pay my debt for my $5.95 meal that I didn't pay for!

So that's a few things about me. I tag Carrie, Marci, and Jennifer. Can't wait to read all about you!

Drumroll....the results are in!

I was on the phone talking to Greg heating up my oatmeal, that was laced with sugar and I said, "oh no...it's the clinic on the other line". My wonderful nurse Andrea, was there waiting for me when I clicked over. She said, "it looks like Greg gets a new Playstation 3!" Of course, I was so happy! The story keeps getting better, as I changed the deal with Greg. I wanted to back out of the deal, obviously on his part. Meaning, if I did have diabetes I would still get the purse, but if I didn't he wouldn't get the Playstation because, well, that would be punishing me twice. He agreed to two new games for his XBOX 360. God is so good!

Oh yeah...real quick. On Monday night Burke was a wild child while I slept...or tried to sleep. I woke up for my routine of going to the bathroom at 2:00 a.m. and then he was crazy! He was kicking big time. A couple of times I couldn't keep quiet. It was weird, funny, but truly awesome! Which left me to drift off to sleep with the biggest smile! I had told him earlier in the day to lay off the soda or he would be up all night, but he didn't listen. haha!

And for the record...I really need a new purse, so check back for my celebration present...a new Coach!

Thank you for your prayers.

Alicia

Gestational Diabetes screening and a Bet

I have been dreading this day. I just feel rather confident I have gestational diabetes. I am at high risk because, 1. I am overweight, 2. I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, 3. I am over the age of 30. I have been dying of thirst for about four days, which is a sign of diabetes. I am leaving to have my screening done here shortly. Please pray I don't have this. While I know it won't be the end of the world, I know that I can control it, I just don't want to have this to worry about too.
I have made a CRAZY bet with Greg. Basically, I am so sure I have this diabetes crap that I made a horrendous bet. If I don't have diabetes then I must buy, my oh so addicted husband, a Playstation 3. Keep in mind he already has an XBOX 360 and a Wii. But if God forbid I do have GD I get a new Coach handbag. Go ahead, tell me how crazy I am. But first pray I am at Best Buy buying a Playstation 3!

I'll keep you posted on the results.

Alicia

26 Weeks!!!

Burke and I are doing well. Last Sunday, Greg was finally able to feel Burke move/kick. We were lying in bed and Greg was resting his hand on my belly. Almost immediately Burke gave his Daddy a little kick. It was great! I had been rather sad as Greg still had not felt Burke. I have told you all this before, that my stomach is my biggest weight problem area so I knew it would be a while before Greg would be able to feel him. But finally at 26 weeks Burke wanted to let his Daddy know he just may grow up to be a punter for KU! I slept so good that night!

We see Dr. P on Monday for my Gestational Diabetes screening. I am nervous about this test as I know I am higher risk to get it. Greg has reassured me that if I get it he will follow the same diet. What a great hubby I have.

To all the parents or even soon to be parents, I have a question. When you became pregnant or when you got close to your adoption, did it seem every expense possible came up? Since becoming pregnant, our Air Conditioner has went out twice, our refrigerator has went out, our spa heater went out, our pool pump had issues, and now today I found out we have roof damage from Hurricane Ike. It just seems it has been one thing after another. It is starting to get old!

I need to get this posted so I'm going to wrap it up. I hope you all have a great weekend.

Love,

Alicia