Already a stinker!

We had another ultrasound this past Monday.  Mac weighs 3 1/2 lbs at 31 weeks and is measuring right on time!  We wanted a 3d picture of his sweet face, but he had his arm and foot covering it.  While the lady was trying to get a picture he punched the ultrasound device over and over.  It was very cute!  Another funny at this ultrasound the first thing the lady pulled up to measure was his head.  She said "Wow that is a big head."  You can imagine what I am thinking.  Well, she kept saying this over and over and I was about to say I get the point.  Then she asked "When is your due date?"  I said March 23 and then she said "oh okay they had May 23, so his head is a normal size."  What a relief for me on d-day! LOL  She was right his head would have been massive for that age.  At this point I have one more two week appointment and then we are down to the weekly appointments.  I will also have one more ultrasound and starting this week a non-stress test every week.  I am going to be on a first name basis at the hospital.  I am pretty excited I will get to see Mac every week until he is in my arms.  This weekend I am flying to home sweet home for our first baby shower in Bolivar.  I cannot wait to see all of my sweet friends and family.  Leaving home will be an emotional one knowing the next time I walk through my parents door I will be holding our little boy. Wow that made me tear up just writing it.  I have girlfriends that are driving from all parts of TN and other states.  We are having a big sleepover and much need reminiscing.  2011 is filled full of new babies and weddings!!  At this point I have 6 to attend and could not be happier for each one of you guys and gals.  I cannot wait to post pictures of the outfit Mac will be wearing to the summer weddings. OMG it is so cute!! Have a great week everyone!!

Beating the odds!

I wanted to share this amazing story of a soldier who had a similar gun shot wound as Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's.  Click HERE  for the video.  A friend of mine from my undergraduate program is the Speech Pathologist who has worked with him this past year.  This was another great reminder of why I love what I do and so thankful God led me to it! 

When tragedies such as the one in Arizona happen it is beyond hard to understand, but now that we are having a baby it makes me feel especially sorry for the shooter's parents.  No one raises their child thinking they could do such a terrible thing to innocent people.  I do believe Gabby is going to continue to be a miracle and surprise us all.  My prayers have been going out to all the victims!

 Here is one of my all time favorite quotes that I try to live daily and hope to raise a sweet boy to do the same:



"Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your husband or wife, to a next door neighbor. Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile. Kindness in your warm greeting." - Mother Teresa

TOTSY.com is a bad site!

I am spreading the word for everyone to not shop at totsy.com.  I ordered two different items the first of December and have not received either one.  I have also been charged for my items.  I really hate this because they advertise really cute children's items on sale for a limited time.  I have tried contacting the customer service department via email and have not had any luck.  There is no contact number anywhere on their site.  I googled the site today and found several other bad reviews.  One review was from a lady who was asked by Totsy.com to write a review and she still got bad service.  Lesson learned google websites before buying from them.  I am most mad because the dress I wanted to wear to my baby showers was one of the purchases.