Good News {and some bad}

Yesterday at my routine doctors appointment they told me I had high blood pressure and the nurse looked concerned. This obviously made me concerned but more so because I've always been told I had great blood pressure, not once has it been high at any appointment. Ever. They had me sit in the waiting room and tried taking it again, it was the same. Once I saw the DR she told me they wanted to run some test this week and give me an ultrasound. They're testing for preeclampsia. Okay, now I'm worried! The doctor said she wanted to test me, do blood work Wednesday and see her again Thursday.

In the meantime, I'm going to try not to worry and just pray that everything is fine. All of this lead to an immediate unexpected ultrasound to check on Lilly who was doing wonderfully! The good news, Lilly Rose has HAIR! :) That was great news because the last appointment they told me she didn't. I'm not sure why this bothered me but it did. I couldn't help but think about all of this hair on my head and my child doesn't have hair!? I know that's not important, especially in the scheme of things but it did make me smile. Most importantly, Lilly is doing great and is just fine in there - she was stubborn and wouldn't move her hand from her head to get a decent picture but that's okay. Hearing the tech say, "oh yeah, she's fine and doing great in there" was all I needed to hear. Hopefully everything checks out fine on Thursday and Lilly continues to do well. Seeing her again made me so thankful. She's my little miracle and I'm so in love already. Billy & I cannot wait to hold her. About 6 more weeks!!!

Lilly Rose 33 weeks, 5 days

She looks like she has my cheeks & lips

and her daddy's shape face (chin).
Oh, I cannot wait to see her! :)

Thankful {almost Thanksgiving!}

I have so many things to be thankful for. Today, I'm thankful for our 33 week old growing baby, Lilly Rose. Seven weeks to go!!! I'm celebrating with a pedi because I'm in desperate 'need' and spending the day with my love. :) Looking forward to tomorrow & having Thanksgiving with family.

A Brunch {celebrating Lilly Rose}

Months ago a sweet family friend, Ms. Sandra, told me she wanted to throw me a baby shower. I must admit in that moment I was excited because she has always done things over-the-top and just beautiful. Even steak dinners at her house with the singles group years ago were always over and beyond what a typical dinner would be. She's someone you'd want to throw a party and have an invite to. :) It was so thoughtful of her to host a shower for me. I cannot even remember when I met Ms. Sandra, I've always known her and her family. Her son and I grew up together and when I go to their home, I feel like I'm at my own house.

We enjoyed a beautiful brunch with all of my favorite lady friends in attendance (well, most of them...some couldn't make it due to prior engagements). We had a great crowd there to celebrate Miss Lilly Rose. There were "Lillie's" and "Roses" everywhere, beautiful china, tea cookies and lots of yummy brunch foods to enjoy. I was a little occupied visiting with my guest that I didn't get but a few pictures on my phone before anyone arrived... not doing good on capturing the memories these days but I at least have a few to document the day.

 Her beautiful table setting

 The stroller arrived! A gift from some of my New York family.

I should have gotten a picture of the fireplace after everyone had arrived to show all the goodies for Lilly.

Lillie's and Roses

Mom & I after the brunch was over. Not the best picture BUT it's all I have. Don't you just love the swollen and exhausted look? You should see my feet! ;) I do hope it's normal to start swelling so badly at 32 weeks. I drive these days with my shoes off, It's that uncomfortable. I'm thinking a pedi and flip flops are in my very near future. Seeing that the high is 80 degrees today, Thanksgiving week, I can get away with that living in Florida.

Speaking of Thanksgiving, I'm so excited to see family and enjoy turkey and dressing with loved ones. We'll have Jordan home for the holidays the first time in about 7 years, we are definitely excited about having his family join us for all the turkey fun.

Lilly Rose {31 weeks}

We saw our little girl and she was just as pretty as we imagined. ;) In all honesty we weren't sure what we were looking at half the time during the ultrasound. The tech explained each picture to us but those 2D ultrasounds are just complicated. The technology with the 3D is SO much better...but our doctor doesn't offer 3D unless you want to pay the upgraded price of $200, no thank you.  So, needless to say it was still so sweet to see Lilly even though half the time we weren't sure which part we were OOoooing and Awwwwing over. Ha! We did get a good glimpse of her face, profile and feet. Her little arms were hiding and didn't get a good shot of those nor her hands in the print out pictures.

Lilly measured on target in all her measurements and weighs in at 3lbs 12oz. Doctor said she was perfect and healthy and we are on track. According to my baby app we have 59 days to go!!  

Maternity Shoot {capturing the bump}

This past weekend Billy and I met up with Sarah to get a few pictures for our Christmas card as well to document this phase in life, my growing belly and pregnancy in the third trimester. I was hesitant to do this shoot, after all anyone who has carried a child knows that you feel least beautiful and attractive in the third trimester! However, I knew we’d regret not getting any belly pictures if I had backed out. The only thing missing was our boy, Oliver. We weren’t able to bring him with us and figured it was best to leave him out of the maternity shoot. I’ll have to add him to the Christmas card in some other creative way. Here’s a few of our favorites that Sarah captured for us…

Oh how we can't wait to meet you, Miss Lilly Rose!

Lilly Rose {30 weeks}

To say I'm growing each day is an understatement, I mean check out this bump...

Comparing it to 25 weeks, I'm growing and so is Lilly. This past week she has been moving so much, especially each morning and night. According to my sources we have about 70 more days to go...10 weeks! 10 weeks!! Oh my goodness, I can hardly wait!

Lilly is about the size of a cabbage right now weighing between 2.5-3lbs and about 15.7 inches long. Next week, Billy & I get to see her again and are very excited. It's been a long 11.5 weeks since we've gotten a glimpse of her. We are definitely looking forward to the ultra sound!

For now, we'll continue to get the room ready. We picked up the dresser today and it's lovely. The nursery is slowly coming together!! :)