Today we went to Peek-a-Baby to get our 3D ultrasound. Mom, Ashley and Grant and I went to grab a bite for lunch and have a little caffiene to get her awake and kicking. We were going to finally verfiy that Harper had in deed not sprouted anything between her legs since our 17 week ultrasound. I was hoping she was still a girl as I had brainlessly ordered the fabric for her bedding yesterday - I'm waay too anxious!! The technician started the session and low and behold Harper was in deed still a girl. Whew! We spent the next 45 mins attempting to get a good shot of her face but the little turkey had her hands and feet up by her face -- folded in half like a taco. We poked, proded, layed on my side, touched my toes, drank cold water and so on and still nothing. We did however get to see her yawn and open her eyes and everyone in unison said "awwww!". So.... we are scheduled for a redo next Thursday, August 20 at 6 pm. Just in case anyone wants to come :) Hopefully next time she'll cooperate and we'll get to bring home some good pics.
Love to all!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Let's get organized!
So, lately I have felt the need to be VERY organized. I have cleaned up every lingering item in my office (my maternity leave will be so grateful), scheduled a photo session for my maternity pics as well as Harper's newborn pics and our 3D/4D ultrasound. I think it's my way of curving the itch to get the nursery done. Ah, the good ole nursery.... When we moved we made that our "dump" room. Anything that we didn't need to use immediately got dumped there, Allie's garage sale pile got dumped there and last but not least anything that my lovely husband packed got dumped there. Why did anything Grant packed go in the room you ask? Let me give you a nice visual..... Grant's way of packing the oh so organized medicine cabinet was taking his two giant arms and "carefully" scooping everything into an open plastic bin. Now you see why it's in the dump room? While I might sound a little whiny about the dump room, I really just have to laugh at the Grantisms.
I hope everyone is having a fabulous day!
I hope everyone is having a fabulous day!
Monday, August 3, 2009
We are moved!
As you can probably tell we have not had internet service up and running at the house and I haven’t taken the time to blog at the office as I am today. Shhh, don’t tell……
A lot has occurred since my last post. We moved and have surprisingly enough unpacked and organized the majority of our stuff. The move was quite a task and very hard for me not to participate in. Grant, being the wonderful husband that he is, was on top of everything and worked his tail off. Moving in July is not something I would recommend to anyone but we both agree that it was well worth it!
Mom, Landon, Ryan and I headed to Galveston and hung out at the San Luis for a couple of days. It was very relaxing and some much needed R & R. Although it was hot, we hung out by the pool a lot so I was able to cool off when needed. I had not been to Galveston since Ike so it was nice to see all of the changes happening. The city and Seawall are really coming around.
Grant and I celebrated our first anniversary this past weekend on August 1st and it was really nice. We had a fabulous dinner and of course the best company – each other! Somehow I have managed to snag the best husband in the world!!
We have been back to see Dr. P a couple of times since my last post. One was for pre-term labor symptoms I was having. He ended up running a fetal fibronectin test which detects the protein Fetal fibronectin that is produced 2 weeks prior to delivery and it came back negative so we were relieved. Today we went to see Dr. P for an OB check and of course get my Monday morning shot. Harper is still measuring ahead of schedule so we’ll have an ultrasound and the lovely glucose screening on August 31st to check everything out. I also had a bout of high blood pressure this morning so he will continue to keep an eye on that. So far, I have gained 11 pounds in 6 ½ months so I’m pretty happy with that. Harper should have some significant gains beginning next week so hopefully that doesn’t add another 30 pounds ha, ha. Harper weighs around a pound and half and is about 14” long. She is extremely active and loves to climb up into my rib cage. Grant and I will begin our labor classes in a few weeks so that should be fun and interesting.
More later!
xo
A lot has occurred since my last post. We moved and have surprisingly enough unpacked and organized the majority of our stuff. The move was quite a task and very hard for me not to participate in. Grant, being the wonderful husband that he is, was on top of everything and worked his tail off. Moving in July is not something I would recommend to anyone but we both agree that it was well worth it!
Mom, Landon, Ryan and I headed to Galveston and hung out at the San Luis for a couple of days. It was very relaxing and some much needed R & R. Although it was hot, we hung out by the pool a lot so I was able to cool off when needed. I had not been to Galveston since Ike so it was nice to see all of the changes happening. The city and Seawall are really coming around.
Grant and I celebrated our first anniversary this past weekend on August 1st and it was really nice. We had a fabulous dinner and of course the best company – each other! Somehow I have managed to snag the best husband in the world!!
We have been back to see Dr. P a couple of times since my last post. One was for pre-term labor symptoms I was having. He ended up running a fetal fibronectin test which detects the protein Fetal fibronectin that is produced 2 weeks prior to delivery and it came back negative so we were relieved. Today we went to see Dr. P for an OB check and of course get my Monday morning shot. Harper is still measuring ahead of schedule so we’ll have an ultrasound and the lovely glucose screening on August 31st to check everything out. I also had a bout of high blood pressure this morning so he will continue to keep an eye on that. So far, I have gained 11 pounds in 6 ½ months so I’m pretty happy with that. Harper should have some significant gains beginning next week so hopefully that doesn’t add another 30 pounds ha, ha. Harper weighs around a pound and half and is about 14” long. She is extremely active and loves to climb up into my rib cage. Grant and I will begin our labor classes in a few weeks so that should be fun and interesting.
More later!
xo
Friday, July 10, 2009
Oh, Happy Day
Happy Friday!! I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! Sorry it has taken me so long to post... It seems that packing and coordinating has consumed most of our schedule lately. We did have a chance to head to the lake the weekend of the 4th for some fabulous R&R. thank you Dad and Irene.
We had an OB check this past Monday and everything is moving along smoothly. Dr. P said that Harper is measuring at 24 weeks right now so she must take after her handsome daddy. He is thinking if she keeps progressing like this we will deliver around 37 weeks but there is really no way to know if her growth spurt will continue. I'm just happy she is growing and healthy! I am feeling wonderful lately and loving my ever growing belly.
Like I mentioned, we have been slowly packing everything. I'm trying to keep everything under control and in order so it's not pure chaos next week when the movers come. We love our new house and are really excited about being there. We started taping off the nursery last night so Grant can begin to paint the light pink we chose for the wall color. I also received the swatches for the fabric on the crib bedding so I'm getting excited!
Bumper fabric
Crib sheet fabric
Crib skirt
Ruffles on bumper and skirting as well as the ties on the bumpers (not exact fabric but close)
We celebrated Landon's 8th birthday this past Wednesday. He is such a cool kid. When you speak to him it's like speaking to an adult -- so grown up. We love you Lando!
Yesterday I took the grandparents to see The Phantom of the Opera for the first time. It is a wonderful show!! For those of you who haven't seen it yet, try to in your lifetime... you won't be disappointed!
That's all for now,
Love to all!! xoxo
We had an OB check this past Monday and everything is moving along smoothly. Dr. P said that Harper is measuring at 24 weeks right now so she must take after her handsome daddy. He is thinking if she keeps progressing like this we will deliver around 37 weeks but there is really no way to know if her growth spurt will continue. I'm just happy she is growing and healthy! I am feeling wonderful lately and loving my ever growing belly.
Like I mentioned, we have been slowly packing everything. I'm trying to keep everything under control and in order so it's not pure chaos next week when the movers come. We love our new house and are really excited about being there. We started taping off the nursery last night so Grant can begin to paint the light pink we chose for the wall color. I also received the swatches for the fabric on the crib bedding so I'm getting excited!
Bumper fabric
Crib sheet fabric
Crib skirt
Ruffles on bumper and skirting as well as the ties on the bumpers (not exact fabric but close)
We celebrated Landon's 8th birthday this past Wednesday. He is such a cool kid. When you speak to him it's like speaking to an adult -- so grown up. We love you Lando!
Yesterday I took the grandparents to see The Phantom of the Opera for the first time. It is a wonderful show!! For those of you who haven't seen it yet, try to in your lifetime... you won't be disappointed!
That's all for now,
Love to all!! xoxo
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Movin and Shakin
Lots going on for the Nail family lately!
Grant and I reluctantly decided to move from our current home to one that is about 6 blocks away. Why are we moving in the middle of July’s 110 degree heat, you ask? Because it is an opportunity that is almost too good to be true. As most of you know, we live in the Oak Forest neighborhood where the homes were built in the 50’s. Our current house has had a lot of work done to it, meaning no pepto bismol pink bathroom etc. but the electrical, duct work and other items are still the original or darn near close to. This means that when Grant’s coffee is brewing, nothing else can be on or when I’m doing laundry, nothing else can be running. I must say that while I’ve become quite accommodating to this no-good breaker box, it can be quite annoying! The new house has anything and everything you can imagine. The rooms are a little bigger, the kitchen is completely updated with granite and new appliances, electrical has been rewired, duct work has been redone, sprinkler system…. the list goes on. Thus leading to our big move July 17th!
Harper has been so active lately… what an amazing feeling! I will start my progesterone shots next week and am soooo not looking forward to it. But, anything to keep this little peanut baking is well worth it. Grant and I did have a few hours to go to Baby’s 1st Furniture this past weekend to make a decision on the fabrics for our bedding. It was quite a task but we settled on a green damask print, rose colored pink polka dot linen and a striped fabric. Below are some swatches that are close to what we were looking at.
This has the same color polka dots stitched on it.
As far as the furniture goes, I thought we had made a decision on it but after further thought I am not in LOVE with it. I really wanted the traditional crib look rather than the convertible with the higher back but it seems to be slim pickens since they are discontinuing the dropside cribs. Always something isn’t it? Who knows what we will decide.
As most of you are aware my granddaddy fell and broke his hip. He has had the first of three surgeries and recovering well. Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery for him.
More later....
Grant and I reluctantly decided to move from our current home to one that is about 6 blocks away. Why are we moving in the middle of July’s 110 degree heat, you ask? Because it is an opportunity that is almost too good to be true. As most of you know, we live in the Oak Forest neighborhood where the homes were built in the 50’s. Our current house has had a lot of work done to it, meaning no pepto bismol pink bathroom etc. but the electrical, duct work and other items are still the original or darn near close to. This means that when Grant’s coffee is brewing, nothing else can be on or when I’m doing laundry, nothing else can be running. I must say that while I’ve become quite accommodating to this no-good breaker box, it can be quite annoying! The new house has anything and everything you can imagine. The rooms are a little bigger, the kitchen is completely updated with granite and new appliances, electrical has been rewired, duct work has been redone, sprinkler system…. the list goes on. Thus leading to our big move July 17th!
Harper has been so active lately… what an amazing feeling! I will start my progesterone shots next week and am soooo not looking forward to it. But, anything to keep this little peanut baking is well worth it. Grant and I did have a few hours to go to Baby’s 1st Furniture this past weekend to make a decision on the fabrics for our bedding. It was quite a task but we settled on a green damask print, rose colored pink polka dot linen and a striped fabric. Below are some swatches that are close to what we were looking at.
This has the same color polka dots stitched on it.
As far as the furniture goes, I thought we had made a decision on it but after further thought I am not in LOVE with it. I really wanted the traditional crib look rather than the convertible with the higher back but it seems to be slim pickens since they are discontinuing the dropside cribs. Always something isn’t it? Who knows what we will decide.
As most of you are aware my granddaddy fell and broke his hip. He has had the first of three surgeries and recovering well. Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery for him.
More later....
Monday, June 22, 2009
Father's Day
The whole family headed to dad's for a fabulous Father's Day. Not only was it special because all of us kids were there but it was memorable for me in the fact that I got reflect on my dad and the wonderful father that he has been to me. As Grant and I are headed into the world of parenting the morals and values that our parents have instilled in us become to flourish. My, how fortunate we are for the many blessings in our past and future.
Here are a few of the 100's of pics we took this weekend, enjoy!
Martin/Beaupre Family Pics
007 - Watch out!
Three Amigos
Dad, Stephen and Grant
Strange...
Dad and Irene, Mimi and Papaw
Happy Father's Day to me!
Grant, Krystal and Harper in my belly. 5 months going on 8, ha ha!
The Nail Family
Here are a few of the 100's of pics we took this weekend, enjoy!
Martin/Beaupre Family Pics
007 - Watch out!
Three Amigos
Dad, Stephen and Grant
Strange...
Dad and Irene, Mimi and Papaw
Happy Father's Day to me!
Grant, Krystal and Harper in my belly. 5 months going on 8, ha ha!
The Nail Family
Monday, June 15, 2009
Hot, Hot, Hot
The summer is in full swing here in Houston and we have four more months of it! Ugh!! This weekend I went to Landon's swim meet to see him kick some butt. Luckily there was a bit of an overcast that morning so it didn't blaze up until about 11. Whew! All I could think about when I was there is how much I wanted to get into the water to cool off.
After that, Grant and I packed up the kids and headed out to Grandaddy and Grandmommy's house. He fired up the grill and the whole family got to spend some good quality time together. My sisters, Renee and Allie, also have labs - one yellow, one black and one brown. They played in the pond and swam all day; it was the funniest thing to watch. Maverick, Renee's dog was the champ as he retrieved almost every throw. Allie's dog, Shiner, had his first day of swimming and has a little catching up to do with the big dawgs :) He's more like a baby deer hopping around with his pogo stick legs. Hopefully I'll have some pics to post soon!
Looking forward to Father's Day weekend!
xxoo
After that, Grant and I packed up the kids and headed out to Grandaddy and Grandmommy's house. He fired up the grill and the whole family got to spend some good quality time together. My sisters, Renee and Allie, also have labs - one yellow, one black and one brown. They played in the pond and swam all day; it was the funniest thing to watch. Maverick, Renee's dog was the champ as he retrieved almost every throw. Allie's dog, Shiner, had his first day of swimming and has a little catching up to do with the big dawgs :) He's more like a baby deer hopping around with his pogo stick legs. Hopefully I'll have some pics to post soon!
Looking forward to Father's Day weekend!
xxoo
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