So much happened in the month of Jan...

I went to the hospital twice, put on steroids, bed rest, catheder, percocet, contractions, and the list goes on.
Charley was ready to come out. Doc gave me steroids to stop the contractions. I am also on pelvic rest...you know what that means. I must drink water, water, water.
Today I had my glucose test, I failed. Now I must go back on Tuesday and take the 3-hour test. Blah....Doc also put me on a diet. :0( He said I gained 7lbs within 1.5 weeks...I stated " Doc, I was on steroids." He then said, "Oh, I forgot. But still we need to put you on a diet." lol. So no more fried foods, fruit, sodium, or takeout :0(
I am currently at home with my feet up watching television. School is almost complete and I cannot wait. I have another A and next class starts on Monday. Ugh! Cannot wait.

Since I haven't posted in forever....attached are some pics of 27 weeks and 28 weeks.

27 weeks

28 weeks

Funny Feeling....

Today mommy woke up and went to church and you came along for the ride. She has such an amazing time and realizes how truly blessed she is to have you in her life and where she is at in her life.
With the great worship and praise to the reason why she attended made her feel so good inside and you absolutely loved all the music because you kept kicking her the entire time.

After church, mommy went to eat Mexican for lunch and enjoyed it. She didn't even want to go home and stayed there and watched the Falcons v. Panthers game. Yes, the Falcons won.

The day couldn't have been better. Not only did mommy have such a great day but mommy felt you hiccup today. Such a wild feeling....she loved it. Mommy is so glad she can experience all these moments with you...the bond.

Mommy loves you baby girl.

Happy New Year 2011 and 24 weeks

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011

Today is the start of the New Year and I brought it in with Charley. Laying on the couch and waiting for the count down to begin but I ended up falling asleep on the couch with my apple juice in my wine glass and pretending to have a little fun. Not believing that I would actually bring in the New Year by myself but not really because you were in my tummy, so I wasnt alone afterall.  It was a little sad but I eventually got over it after I fell asleep because nothing would change the moment that I was in.

Not only is today New Year's Day but I am also 24 weeks. So exciting to know Charley will be here in 16 weeks. Time is flying so fast and I cannot wait to see you. I just organized all of your items and it's so exciting to see everything you have so far. You've been kicking a lot lately and I notice you love music.

I just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year 2011 baby girl and 24 weeks in developing into a beautiful little girl. I have an appointment on Tuesday and I cannot wait to hear your heartbeat.

I love you very much and cannot wait to spend the rest of my days with you!

My precious little butterbean

Charley Olivia...I love you so much. I cannot wait to see your beautiful little face, ten little fingers and toes and hopefully a head full of hair.

You are my little miracle baby and I truly mean it.

Feeling you kick every day makes me smile.

I am laying here talking to you and letting you know everything is going to be alright.

I love you my precious little butterbean....you mean the absolute world to me.

♥ Mommy

The things I've learned through pregnancy:

1. I've learned that every little thing you can possibly think of or do can make you cry
2. I've learned that people give you their opinions on pregnancy even when you don't ask
3. I've learned that everyone will not be happy about your pregnancy as much as you are
4. I've learned that everything seems so far away
5. I've learned that a nap is a must but you seem to never take them
6. I've learned that even knowing your pregnant and not even showing you can still park in the expecting mother parking spot :0)
7. I've learned that when you buy maternity jeans that the hips are always wide and they always sag in the front, why? I don't know.
8. I've learned that everything Buttercup does for me needs to be appreciated
9. I've learned that even though my appts for check up's are minor Buttercup will always be there even if it's to check the va-jay-jay.
10. I've learned that people get so upset when others rub their belly but I don't mind it at all. Just don't touch my shirt if it's white!
11. I've learned that when you go potty, the pee sounds so much thicker, louder, and sprays everywhere. lol.
12. I've learned that even though you say something about your baby in the tummy someone will always have to disagree with what you feel or say it's too early
13. I've learned that always being hungry is quite alright because now I have an excuse
14. I've learned that not everyone will make you happy and little things will begin to bother you
15. I've learned that you tend to lose your hearing and mind (forgetting where you've put something or what you were doing last)
16. I've learned that most people don't care what you have to say when it comes to your baby
17. I've learned that even though he leaves for work and will come back home it still sad being alone and him not being around for 8 hours or more. Makes me cry.
18. I've learned that being to emotional cannot be blamed on pregnancy to some people.

Finally

  19.    I've learned that no one will love my child more than me and her daddy ...but especially me!         

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Charley Olivia...you are in mommy's tummy kicking away. It was a great day for mommy and you because she received so many baby items. From a bassinett, to bedding sheets, toys, bath items, baby bag and more. You are so blessed to have such two caring grandparents...they love you so much.

Mommy got so excited when you started kicking and called everyone over to feel. Grandma, your auntie Lanka, and cousin Nessa all felt you kick today and all they could do was smile.
You are mommy's precious little gift and she cannot wait to hold you in her arms.

Auntie Lanka, Mommy, and Cousin Nessa

Uncle Charlie and mommy

You are mommy's little miracle

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I love you baby girl. Mommy is and will always be here for you.

♥ Mommy.

What a kicker?!!

On 12/12/2010 mommy felt you kick. Just laying on the couch watching a movie, she felt you kick while her hand was placed on her tummy. Daddy felt you kick on 12/13/2010. Mommy and daddy looked at each other and smiled. What an amazing feeling!!!

Mommy and daddy were so excited to feel you kick but now you're getting a little carried away. Mommy can hardly sleep at night with all your kicking. She still loves you!!! :0)

Mommy is going to write a few things she's surprised about during pregnancy:

I am surprised of how happy I was to know I was finally pregnant
I am surprised to know you can grow over night
I am surprised how big my tata's got
I am surprised how huge nipples can grow..lol. TMI
I am surprised of how long my hair has gotten since becoming pregnant with you
I am surprised of how much my belly gets in the way
I am surprised how toothpaste made me sick
I am surprised how sensitive my skin has become since having you in my tummy
I am surprised how mexican food is my favorite
I am surprised how hard it is to put on shoes and jeans
I am surprised how shaving has become a very hard task
I am surprised how constipated pregnancy can make you
I am surprised how much I rub my belly all day
I am surprised by the length of my fingernails
I am surprised by the amount of love I receive from family and friends
I am surprised by the people that have completely disappeared now that I am pregnant
I am surprised by the amount of food I eat and don't really gain weight
I am surprised of how fast you're growing and your arrival date isn't far way
I am surprised of how feeling your kicks makes me feel at ease
I am surprised by the moments when I don't feel you kick or move, it makes me worry
I am surprised by the amount of times I must get up and go to the restroom
I am surprised by the love I have for you and you're not even in my arms yet
I am surprised of how you already come first...I will not get me something bc I think of the things I could buy you
I am surprised of how much hair is growing every where and seems a little thicker lol
I am surprised of how much I am surprised

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I am not surprised by daddy and his love he has for both you and me
I am not surprised that every time daddy places his hand on my tummy you kick away
I am not surprised by grandma and her favorite stores are now Buy Buy Baby and Babies R Us
I am not surprised by the amount of baby stuff I have already for you Charley from Grandma


We love you Charley Olivia.

♥ Mommy