Well, My Monday Really Sucked!!

Yesterday started off to be such a great day but quickly turned into a crappy one!!  B woke up in the best mood & we played for a while around the house & then I decided that we would run our errands in the morning so we could spend the afternoon enjoying the beautiful weather outside.  We got dressed & off we went to Kohl's & the then to Sam's & then our last stop was going to be to Hobby Lobby but we never quite made it there.

We were pulling out of the Sam's parking lot & this happened..........I rear ended this a**hole!!  Here he is getting in his car; do you see that small ding in his bumper that is the damage that was caused to his car by the SUV (the ding in his trunk was already there).

This is the front end of my truck; yes I hit him & yes there is some damage but I hit THAT GUY.......he got out of his car & his first words to me were "I have whiplash".

Here's the deal; we were pulling out of the parking lot & there was no one coming in the lane that we were going to be pulling into so he went & then I started to go as well & when I looked again to check the lane he slammed on his brakes & I hit him.  I could not have been going (in a rolling motion) more than 5 miles per hour & if B & I are feeling perfectly OK then how in the hell could he say he has whiplash??  Why do people these days feel the need to act & do things like I have a feeling this guy is going to do?  Accidents happen & that is why we all are supposed to have insurance BUT that doesn't mean try to get all the money your greedy ass thinks you can get by doing something like that!!  I was not very nice to him when he said that he had whiplash & my not so kind response was "Sir, we were going about 3-5 mph so I don't think that is possible but let's just call the police & go from there".

The police arrived & took our info & mean while I started crying, checked on B for the 50th time to make sure that he was fine & he was just a playing & laughing while watching Winnie the Pooh & then started to clean up all the fruit that was all over the back of my truck.  The plastic containers that fresh fruits come in don't stay closed normally so jar them a tad & you have blueberries & grapes all over your car!!  The policeman brought us back over our information & then explained that on a cad was our police report # & that we could pick it up in 3 days at any Gwinnett location police station; I said OK & thank you & was ready to get B hone for lunch BUT NOT THIS GUY!!

Guy: "I need her info."

Cop: "sir it will be on the police report"

Guy: "where is the report then?"

Cop: "sir, I just told you it will be ready in 3 days for you to pick up"

Guy: "can I pick it up in Lawrenceville?"

Cop: "sir as I said you can pick it up at any Gwinnett police station" (for those of you not in GA; Lawrenceville is in Gwinnett)

Guy: "so I won't get her info today?"

Cop: "sir, it will be on your report"

I just said thank you to the cop & got in my car & waited for this jacka** to stop asking his stupid questions; while I was sitting there watching him talk to the cop he was rubbing his neck & massaging his back the whole time.........I started balling again & just had to call Lance (for the 100th time) & say sorry because this douche bag was doing to make our insurance premium rise as high as he could.  He of course didn't care & just kept saying "calm down, you guys are fine so everything is good".

B & I got home I made his lunch while he watched the Movers & then he ate & was down for his nap like nothing happened; I on the other hand was a mess & had to call my doctor to let them know what happened & when I did they of course told me I had to come in just for precaution.  I knew that was going to happen but still it made the worried feeling I already had worse!!  I called my mother in law & she came over to get B after his nap & I was off to the doctor & this is what happened when I got there........

And unfortunately things didn't look as good as they wanted them too & I was actually having contractions so I was hooked up to this thing for quite a long while.  They did an ultrasound & internal just to check on things too & everything was perfect there so they said that I could go home & not to the hospital.  Their conclusion was that too much stress & a tad bit of dehydration was what was causing these contractions & they were going to let me go home but I have to take it easy & drink lots & lots & lots of water!!  

Colton because of my stress or to B because I hit this guy.  I would never forgive myself if I caused harm to either one of my children in any way, shape or form!!

I am just thanking God that the accident wasn't worse & that we do have insurance & that they are going to fight this guys claims of whiplash if he makes them.  I thank God for slowing my contractions down & allowing me to to go home & relax & that my mother in law was able to make sure that B enjoyed his afternoon & was not effected by the mornings happenings (times like these make me really miss & hate the fact that my mom is so far away).  I just thank God for looking out for us yesterday & everyday..........Lance & my children mean the world to me & I have no idea what I would do if they ever came into harms way!!

; 32 Weeks

Baby's now the size of a squash!

Ready or not, baby's getting ready to emerge. He's probably in the head-down position by now, with his bottom facing up. This is the comfiest way for his body to fit in your increasingly cramped womb and will make him eventual exit (only a few months away now!) much easier. (If he's still head-up, don't panic -- there's still time for a flip before birth.)  By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). His skin is becoming soft and smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth.

~Pregnancy Highlights~

Due Date: May 6, 2011 
Total weight gain: 22 lbs.
Cravings: spicy, spicy, spicy & of course sweets
Sleep: stinks
I can't live without: my body pillow
I miss: sleep
I am looking forward to: my appt. next Thusday & getting  more done on his nursery 
Milestones: I am at the every 2 week appts so I am pretty excited about that
Exercise: walking 3 mornings a week & I have been walking our stairs every night
Diet:  my sweet tooth is back; I ate 2 snickers & 1 milky way yesterday & they weren't the fun sized ones :(
Maternity Clothes:  pants yes - shirts a mixture
Movement: all day & night & it is the BEST feeling in the world
Gender: Boy; Colton Lee
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks
Belly Shots: (hubbs was out so I did my photos myself........please excuse them)

31 Weeks ; Butternut Squash

Baby's now the size of a squash!

Baby's going through major brain and nerve development these days. His irises now react to light, and all five senses are in working order. (He won't pick up anything from his nose until after birth, though -- smell is transferred through air, not amniotic fluid.)  This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy. 

~Pregnancy Highlights~

Due Date: May 6, 2011 
Total weight gain: 21 lbs.
Cravings: spicy, spicy, spicy & of course sweets
Sleep: I have no idea what the meaning of this word is anymore
I can't live without: my body pillow
I miss: putting my shoes on without losing my breathe
I am looking forward to: getting his nursery organized & his bedding put in there this weekend 
Milestones: nothing major this week but I did hear his strong heartbeat Thursday at my appt.; 150's & strong!!
Exercise: walking 3 mornings a week & I have been walking our stairs every night
Diet:  I have been eating much better & have gotten on a health food kick; I have been trying to really cut back on sweets but some days are harder than others
Maternity Clothes:  pants yes - shirts a mixture
Movement: all day & night & it is the BEST feeling in the world
Gender: Boy; Colton Lee
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks started just yesterday
Belly Shots: (again I can't figure out why hubby takes such awful pictures)

Me at 31 Weeks with Brayden  

30 Weeks; Still A Butternut Squash BUT Only 10 to GO!!!

Baby's now the size of a squash!As baby's skin smoothes out, his brain just keeps getting more wrinkled. All those grooves and indentations increase surface area, meaning more room for that oh so-essential brain tissue. He's also adding some brawn -- his grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger.  Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from his face.

~Pregnancy Highlights~

Due Date: May 6, 2011 
Total weight gain: 20 lbs.
Cravings: everything & anything but still mainly spicy everything & sweets 
Sleep: is bad & I am really feeling the effects of the lack of it
I can't live without: my body pillow
I miss: nothing at all
I am looking forward to: appt. next Thursday 
Milestones: his furniture is up & we have started decorating the walls & I am ordering his bedding today!!!
Exercise: walking 3 mornings a week & I have been walking our stairs every night
Diet:  So much better; I have really been eating very well & gotten on a health food kick & I have really cut back on the sweets
Maternity Clothes:  pants yes - shirts a mixture still
Movement: all day & night & it is the BEST feeling in the world
Gender: Boy; Colton Lee
Labor Signs: None
Belly Shots: (I can't figure out why hubby takes such awful pictures)

A View From Above.........

I can't imagine what B thinks when he looks up & each day sees my belly getting bigger & bigger!!

21 Weeks - Banana

Baby's now the size of a banana!

Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion, and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth.  Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long. You may soon feel like he's practicing martial arts as his initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to his activity as you get to know him better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present.

~Pregnancy Highlights~

Due Date: May 6, 2011 
Total weight gain: 11.5 lbs.
Morning Sickness: none
Cravings: anything & everything spicy.........Mexican & sweets as well!!
Sleep: more please; thank you........
I can't live without: water & hot tea
I miss: nothing really
I am looking forward to: Christmas & New Years.......after the new year we are going to get started on the nursery
Milestones: Feeling Colton's 1st acrobatic routine........I think he moves more that Brayden did so we are really going to have our hands full!!
Exercise: not this past week.......again; I have now caught the cold!!
Diet: See it & Eat it........I really have to stop with all the sweets that I have been eating or I am going to blow up!!
Movement: YES & loving it
Gender: Boy; Baby Colton
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Shots: 

This is actually the 1st time that B has been awake when we were doing my belly photos & he didn't want to be held at all but he can never pass up the opportunity to poke mommy's ever growing belly!!