November 14th???

So we went for our 36 week appointment last Wednesday. Looks like Ms. Addy is measuring about 10 days ahead and right at 6 lbs. 11oz. She IS still breech, just as we figured (thank Julie for seeing that with the 3D ultrasound) and the doctor is talking c-section on November 14th! Yep, that's a Saturday and is also the UT/Baylor game! At our next appointment this Thursday we will confirm the date and time (she had to check with L&D to make sure it was a go). Our doctor is on call that day, so she will be delivering our munchkin! Can't believe we have a date to meet our little one, finally! Nana was AWESOME and washed ALL of Addy's Newborn, 0-3 month clothes, burp clothes, wash clothes, hooded towels and blankets! That little girl is SPOILED! She has so much stuff, very blessed. I just can't wait to hold her - and I think Charlie is starting to get really excited about it, too.

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Addy in 3d!

Thanks to Julie and Auntie Crystal, Addy had her picture taken last night! For a free photoshoot, it was AMAZING!! We got SO many pictures...a CD, and a tape of her swimming around. I have to say, this midget is pretty darn CUTE, but I am a bit partial. She has my nose and dimples, she has her daddy's mouth - no question. We have our second (every 2 week appt) today! Last night Julie estimated Addy is measuring 37 weeks, instead of 35 weeks and approx 6 pounds. HOLY CRAP! I will definetly be talking to the doc about THAT today! :) Here are some pictures.

1st - 2 Week Appt!

Wow. I'm already going to the doc every 2 weeks. So crazy to think about. Today I went in for my appt. Quick and painless. Addy's heartbeat was right on target. She has been a lot more still lately, than usual. After talking with the doc, we both decided it is because she is getting BIGGER! Over the last week, I can DEFINETLY tell she is getting heavier, and she is sitting different in there. I believe she is still head up, feet down. My next ultrasound is the week of Oct. 20th, so we shall see. I did pass my 3 hour glucose test, THANK YOU LORD! We discussed the flu shot, and the swine flu vaccine. I will be getting the flu shot at my next appt on the 30th, we are still up in the air about the Swine Flu shot.

This is an EXCITING week! We are going to Concan, leaving Thursday, not coming back till Sunday!! WAHOO!! Only 1/2 day of work on Thursday, and I get to work from the Service Center. Cool water, good food and my family - I'm SOOO excited! Pics to follow soon, I'm sure.

Down to appointments EVERY 2 weeks!

Wow! After the last gestational diabetes test - we are now 30 weeks along! Addyson is growing and kicking everyday! It is a blessing...but with such a short or non-existent torso can be a painful blessing. I think she thinks she is already in gymnastics class and she is just flippin' and floppin' all over in there! The weekly emails from baby center say she is approx. 3 lbs and 16 inches long! That's A LOT of baby for this short body! Anyway, we are now going to OBGYN appts every 2 weeks to monitor her and be checked by the doc. The biggest question we have right now is do I get the Swine Flu shot, or do I take my chances. Yes, this flu is mostly dangerous in school age children, but also very dangerous for preggos! Our lungs are VERY confined while being pregnant and that allows the flu to attack us much easier. My next appt is Sept. 15th, where the doc is going to want me to get a flu shot. I think I am okay with the flu shot, but the last time I got it, I SWEAR I got the flu, and we are about to go to Concan on the 17th! I don't want to be sick for our Vacation!! The Swine Flu vaccine, however, is making me nervous. It is a big decision. Some people say yes, get it, some people say, no don't, because it hasn't been tested! Decisions, Decisions. I'll let you know what we decide.

Showers, Showers EveryWhere!

No - Not Rain! Did I mention Charlie and I decided to get pregnant in the historically HOTTEST summer on record, not to mention the DRYEST. We have hardly had ANY rain. I'm talking about the kind of showers that shower you in GIFTS! Can I just say...I am EXCITED!! :) We have a shower on Oct 1st with Charlie's coworkers, my shower with all my friends and family on Oct 3rd, and another shower on Oct 15th with my work peeps! Wahoo!! :) So exciting. We are truly loved by SO many, and Addyson will know the love of all these wonderful people. I just can't wait!

Updated Avery Pic

Miss Avery is growing like a little weed. Her 2 month doc appointment is next Thursday...that's right folks, she turns 8 weeks old tomorrow! I can't BELIEVE it. She is SUCH a cutie, and we love hanging out with her, her Mommy and her Daddy! Here's an updated pic of one of my FAVORITE nieces!

Appts - Gestational Diabetes Test!

OY! I am not keeping up with this thing like I wanted to. Shame on me. Monday, August 31st, I went in for my 1 hour Gestational Diabetes test. It consisted of drinking a dixie cup full of flat orange crush soda (well, that's what it tasted like anyway), visit with the doctor for the "monthly appointment", finish waiting the an hour, and then have my blood drawn. If you know me, needles are NOT my thing! So, I suffered through, after all, I was going to pass this thing with FLYING colors! NOT! Wednesday the nurse called me and told me I failed! And we aren't talking I kinda failed...I failed! 140 is the cut off, I scored a 158! Dang it! So, back to the doctor on Thursday, September 3rd, for the 3 hour test! This time I didn't drag Charlie with me, poor guy. So I got there at my 8:30 time slot, (mind you I hadn't had ANYTHING to eat or drink since about 9:30pm on Wednesday night), and the girl called me back. I had to pass the initial test, a finger prick sugar test, before we could even get going. I scored an 84 on that test, not too shabby! So, we started the 3 hour test. My blood was drawn, and I was sent to drink 3 times as much flat orange crush soda than on Monday! Did I mention I HATE orange flavored ANYTHING. Bleck, that stuff was NASTY! I drank the HORRID drink, and went to sit in the comfy recliner they had special for us "Mommies that fail the 1hour test"! I took my laptop, but of course...NO internet connection! booo!!! I played solitare and Mahjong Tiles the whole time, while texting with Micah, Charlie and Crystal. Honestly, it all went by pretty fast, considering. I had another blood draw at 9:30, another at 10:30, and the final one at 11:30! Yep, I'm bruised up pretty good. I got my results that Friday and passed with flying colors. Whew. I would have missed my chocolate ice cream.

Addy's Room

We haven't really started on Addy's room yet - but the ideas are starting!!

This is the bedding we chose - Zootopia! It is kinda neutral, gender-wise, but SUPER cute!


This is her crib...


The room will have a green bottom, with a chair rail. Her crib will go in the bonus room next to us for awhile, but we still want to decorate the room that she will ultimately stay in. We will hopefully get to start working on that in the next couple weeks. I'm going to get some uppercase living letters for the bonus room...and wooden letters of some kind for her room. Going to try and use the green color for the most of the stuff, but use the orange as an accent. (can't get enough orange!) :)

Random Appt. August 13th!

I have been having some pelvic pain since last Friday, and I wasn't sure what it was. I decided to suck it up and go ahead and call the doctor. All the doctors were out of the office, except the DUDE doctor! Oy. It was actually not too bad, he was a nice guy, laid back. I found out I have Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). Looks like it is only going to get worse. Boo! I have gained another 4 pounds (BUT it was right after lunch! ;)) So, that's 14 total so far.

It is SOOO hot right now, Fall can not come fast enough. 100+ degree heat EVERYDAY! Yuck. I'm not trying to rush this month (August), but September is our Concan trip, and it can't get here fast enough!

July 18th - Addy's BFF is here!

Avery Reese Craddock was born on Saturday, July 18th at 11:51pm.
She weighed in at 6lbs 15oz. and was 18 3/4" long.
Micah is doing great, and will hopefully get to come home on Tuesday!

July 9th - Anatomy Scan at the Doc's Office.

So, I'm already a HORRIBLE Mommy! I haven't updated this thing lately. Oy! Since the Anatomy Scan, I turned the big 3-0! Holy CRAP! We are in the process of MOVING...and staying with Mom and Dad in the meantime. Fingers crossed the house gets done soon, I have so much to do in there.

Anyway, back to Addy! Her anatomy scan went GREAT. She wiggled around and showed all the right parts at the right time. Looks like she might have my legs...thick thighs for such a young'in. LOL. All measurements look great. And yep - SHE is still a SHE! Next appt is on August 6th. Nothing more to report, except that we got some really great new ultrasound pics of her!

June 24th - Addyson!?

So - SHE decided to cooperate for the ultrasound tech today! Looks like we will be having an Addyson Nicole in November. Nana and Dad are EXCITED. I am pretty sure Mom is, too, she didn't really care what gender. Scott is happy it's healthy ... and well, Crystal is already buying dresses!! ;) LOL! I'm adjusting, I think. The colors girls wear, are a bit scary. I'm not known to be the biggest PINK fan in the world, nor do I care for Purple. But I do like Red, Brown, Green...I think it will be okay. Addy will be sporting some gender neutral clothes, though...oh and don't forget about BURNT ORANGE! Charlie was in shock for awhile. After we found out the results, he took me to eat at Johnny Carino's (I LOVE their angel hair pasta and spicy marinara) and he was pretty quiet. He said he just needed to "process" it! :) Last night, though, he was back to rubbing my belly...and this morning was probing her with his finger in the truck - "Wake up, Wake up". He'll be wrapped around her little finger in no time - just like with him and Missy. Spoiled Heifer!

Micah and I are going to head to the outlet mall today to catch some sales. Carters AND OshKosh are having a $3.99 and up sale, and we have some AWESOME coupons! I'm mainly going to look around and adjust...we shall see! I'll have to stay out of the neutral and little boy section and head over to the pink and frilly bows section! Yikes!

**Will upload pics in awhile.**

June 19th - Hiding Turkey

We went for our 3D ultrasound on June 19th to find out the gender of our little Turkey! Well, the lady pushed and prodded and Turkey still didn't want to show the goods. I was a little upset, but I did get to see and hear the heartbeat, and its little spine! All looks good so far. We go back in this Wednesday to try again. I will hopefully come out with some pictures, a video, and the GENDER of the Turkey! Fingers crossed everyone!

July 9th is our next appointment with the OB. They will perform the anatomy scan that day. Will have some 2D pics to post after that one! Turkey will be right at 22 weeks.

Random Update...for fun!

We finally got to hear our little peanut on the home doppler. Took awhile to find the little rascal, but it finally decided to slow down and let us have a listen, but only for a couple seconds, then it was off swimming again! I have also been feeling lots of baby somersaults, lately! Charlie got to feel them the other night. I put his hand under my belly and laid down on the bed. That Turkey is like his Momma, doesn't liked to be squished, and was squirming all around! It was only temporary, promise. I have been getting HUGE headaches lately, and my bloof pressure has been a little low, but the doc is having me take zyrtec to try and curb the headaches. I'm also going to go see a chiropractor, I think my rib is out of place again.
So, hopefully that will fix me up.

Our 3D/4D ultrasound is NEXT Friday, June 19th. I can't believe it is only a week away. I'm getting excited! Our regular gender ultrasound is on July 9th (day before my 30th b'day), and we are excited to see our healthy peanut swimming!

Appt. #4 - June 9th!

Yesterday was our 4th appt with the doc. Very routine, thankfully!
I actually went with questions this time, I was SOOO proud of myself. I have only gained 8 lbs so far - right on track. I have been feeling flutters in the right side. Well, not really flutters, it feels like someone is thumping me from the inside! She changed my vitamins, the other ones were giving me some issues. I did finally ask about my bloodwork though, that was taken on the first visit. Everything, for the most part looked great, except my rubella imunnity isn't what it is supposed to. When I had my MMR shot (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) when I was young, seems my body didn't take it like it was supposed to. So after having my baby, they will give me a shot in the hospital! Greeeeat. Booo! Also found out, if we have a boy that the OB does the "cutting", so less to worry about with the pediatrician. Good to know. Other than that, the only BIG news is our gender scan ultrasound will be July 9th at 11 in the morning! ....


...but of course, Chuck and I are impatient...so we are going in on June 19th to have a 3D ultrasound performed!! I should know NEXT Friday! How exciting is that! Wahoo! Happy Birthday to Chuck! (June 21st)

Intelligender...Fact or Fiction?

So, as a surprise this weekend, Crytal bought me an Intelligender test! Many people on the messageboard I read have taken it, and it probably about 75% accurate. I took it yesterday morning, and read the results within the 10 minute window! Now, I'm not going out to buy blankets and the bedding on this result...but it REALLY looks Green, which would equal BOY! We shall see...

Here are the results. You are supposed to compare the color at the bottom with the color of the band. The Girl band is "orange-ish or deep yellow" and boy band is "green-ish, cloudy". The bands are on opposite sides of the tester bottle.

12 Weeks - May 6th

Had a bit of a scare on May 6th, woke up and had a bit of bleeding. Apparently, I had a subchronic hematoma that formed at conception. Around 2cms. Charlie was out of town in Kentucky, so that made it double scary! But little turkey looked great on the ultrasound. Swimming around happily and kept showing me his butt. ;) Had a strong heartbeat at 176...I think cause he was swimming. The doctor said that he looked like he was measuring a bit small, but after going back for my follow up doc appointment this past Monday (May 11th), my doctor looked at the paperwork and it seems the comments just came out wrong, 'ol Turkey was measuring right on track at 12 weeks 1 day. (160 bpm at the appt) The doctor put the doppler right on my stomach and immediately heard the heartbeat, and then a crazy sound that sounded like a record player scratching...and she said "that was movement"! Yep, I think we are in for an active little squirt! :) Next appt is June 9th at 2:30.

8 week Ultrasound!

We went and had our first ultrasound on Thursday, April 9th! It went great. Heart rate was at 167, and we even got to hear it. It was awesome.
Here's a pic of our little bean with his big ol' head!! ;)

4 wks 6 days - March 19th

So, we have ALMOST made it to the 5 week mark! Wow. I found out on Monday, March 9th. It was EARLY - but I just had a feeling. We took 4 home pregnancy tests and all were positive. Off to the doctor on Wednesday to see our PCP, Dr. Asha Lall at ARC...another positive test! Our appointment with the OB is on Thursday, April 9th, the day before Good Friday and Easter weekend. I have to drink 32 oz of water, 45 minutes before the doctors visit. Gauging by the bathroom runs right now, this could be VERY difficult. Charlie has REALLY been sweet to me so far. Very loving and supportive. Only a couple "symptoms" so far. I only really wanted sweets the first couple days, now it is salty, salty, salty! I have been very dry mouthed, so LOTS of water...which are making the bathroom runs EVEN MORE frequent. Guacamole is number one on my WANT list right now. I can't get enough Jalisco's. Meat is REALLY turning me off, but chicken still seems to be okay. My boobies are VERY sore at this point and I am wearing a bra AND a sports bra (that might be a little TMI for some). Other than that...I am SUPER excited. Very surreal at this point. Oh - and we found out that Micah is having a little GIRL, yesterday! She is 20 weeks. Avery will soon bless us with her presence...August 4th, but probably earlier!